Myristyl-Cetyl Alcohol Emulsion Stabilizer from China
50/50 blend of myristyl (C14) and cetyl (C16) alcohols for stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions in pharmaceutical creams. HTS 3824.99.93.20 classification for C12+ acyclic monohydric alcohol mixtures. Provides crystalline network for emulsion consistency.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain USP/NF grade certification for pharma use; verify microbial limits for topical applications; separate from active pharmaceutical ingredients in declarations