26,806 official source entries are searchable. Checked 2026-09-22; edition published 2026-09-15.
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Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: › Saturated monohydric alcohols:
Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol)
Source units: kg
Reported average: 5%.
Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.
National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.
Reported ad-valorem range: 5%–5%.
Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.
Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.
WITS observation for this code and year
UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)
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Direct HS code answer for United States
The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 5.00% (2023 MFN average) for Alcohols; saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol).Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.
5.00% (2023 MFN average)
not assessed
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| HS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 290511 | Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol) | 2.75% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290512 | Alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) | 5.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290513 | Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) | 5.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290514 | Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13 | 2.75% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290516 | Alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof | 3.70% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290519 | Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1 | 4.60% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290522 | Alcohols; unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols | 3.83% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290529 | Alcohols; acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols) | 4.60% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290531 | Alcohols; acyclic, diols; ethylene glycol (ethanediol) | 5.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290532 | Alcohols; acyclic, diols; propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol) | 5.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290539 | Alcohols; acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) | 4.13% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290541 | Alcohols; polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane) | 3.70% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290542 | Alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol | 3.70% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290543 | Alcohols; polyhydric, mannitol | 4.60% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290544 | Alcohols; polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol) | 4.90% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290549 | Alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4 | 4.04% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290551 | Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, ethchlorvynol (INN) | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 290559 | Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, other than ethchlorvynol (INN) | 3.67% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.