Dodecanol Emulsifier Blend from Germany
A mixture of C12 (dodecanol) and higher acyclic monohydric alcohols used as an emulsifier in industrial formulations. It falls under HTS 3824.99.93.20 as a chemical preparation consisting solely of C12 or higher alcohols, not elsewhere specified. Primarily applied in cosmetics and cleaning product manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify alcohol chain length via GC-MS analysis to confirm C12+ composition; obtain SDS with exact formulation details; ensure no aromatic or polyhydric alcohols present to avoid reclassification