Oleyl Alcohol Defoamer Concentrate

C18 unsaturated oleyl alcohol with C16/C18 saturated alcohols for foam control in aqueous systems. Meets HTS 3824.99.93.20 as C12+ acyclic monohydric alcohol mixture. Lowers surface tension for rapid foam collapse in industrial processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2905.22.10Lower: 38% vs 40%

If >90% single unsaturated alcohol like oleyl

High-purity unsaturated alcohols classified individually under 2905.22 rather than as mixed preparations.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 40%

If when combined with siloxanes or mineral oils

Defoamer formulations with silicones or oils move to surface-active preparations in Chapter 34.

3824.99Same rate: 40%

If mixtures with nicotine or other pesticide precursors

Specific pesticide-related chemical mixtures have separate subheadings based on listed active substances.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure cloud point to verify alcohol purity; ensure EPA compliance for industrial defoamer discharge; avoid silicone contamination that would trigger 3402 classification

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