Dodecanol Emulsifier Blend from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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