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VOL. I · WASHINGTON TARIFF DECISION ASSISTANT · April 26, 2026
§ HTS 2905.16.00 · US import duty

Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

HTS 2905.16.00 covers Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof, classified under HS chapter 29. The MFN (general column) base duty is 3.7%. 1 active Chapter 99 overlay apply: 9903.88.03 (section301 +25%). Imports from China typically incur the Section 301 / IEEPA additional duties listed above; imports from Vietnam, Mexico, India and other origins generally pay only the MFN base unless an origin-specific overlay applies. Antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases are NOT evaluated on this page — check ADCVD orders separately. Source: USITC HTS release 2026HTSRev6. CBP determines the binding classification and duty at entry.

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: · Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof
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HTS CODE
2905.16.00
General (MFN)3.7%
SpecialFree (A,AU,BH,…
Other (Column 2)25%
§99 overlays1

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)3.7%
SpecialFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)25%

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

  • 9903.88.03 section301 +25% active
    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)

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 28.7% · $2,870.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 3.7% $370.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 25% $2,500.00 9903.88.03
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

  • 2905.11
    Methanol (Methyl alcohol):
    Base rate: — Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • 2905.12.00
    Propan-1-ol (Propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (Isopropyl alcohol)
    Base rate: 5.5% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS
  • 2905.13.00.00
    Butan-1-ol (n-Butyl alcohol)
    Base rate: 5.5% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS
  • 2905.14
    Other butanols:
    Base rate: — Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • 2905.17.00.00
    Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol)
    Base rate: 5% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS

§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison

This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included.

China → Vietnam
$2,500.00 tariff-only saving
Origin Total rate Duty @ $10,000 Delta vs baseline
China (CN) 28.7% $2,870.00 —
Vietnam (VN) 3.7% $370.00 -$2,500.00
Mexico (MX) 3.7% $370.00 -$2,500.00
India (IN) 3.7% $370.00 -$2,500.00
South Korea (KR) 3.7% $370.00 -$2,500.00

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 3.7% 25% 28.7% $2,870.00
Vietnam (VN) 3.7% 0% 3.7% $370.00
Mexico (MX) 3.7% 0% 3.7% $370.00
India (IN) 3.7% 0% 3.7% $370.00
South Korea (KR) 3.7% 0% 3.7% $370.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESStatistical suffixes under HTS 2905.16.00

All 10-digit statistical reporting suffixes under 2905.16.00.

§ FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the US import duty for HTS 2905.16.00?
HTS 2905.16.00 (Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof) has a general (MFN) column rate of 3.7%, plus 1 active Chapter 99 overlay(s) that may apply depending on origin (for example, Section 301 or IEEPA actions). Final duty is determined by CBP at entry.
Which Chapter 99 rules are currently linked to HTS 2905.16.00?
The following rules are attached in our snapshot: 9903.88.03 (section301) — section301. Each rule has its own country scope and effective dates — check the rule detail on this page for the additional rate and status before applying it to your shipment.
Could HTS 2905.16.00 be subject to antidumping / countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Organic chemicals (Chapter 29) see a high volume of AD/CVD orders on specific products and countries. Duty does not evaluate AD/CVD automatically — check the DOC AD/CVD dashboard and CBP messages for your specific product + origin before quoting a landed cost.
How do I compare duty from different countries for HTS 2905.16.00?
Use the origin compare view to evaluate this HS code against alternative countries. The calculator applies each country-specific Chapter 99 overlay and the appropriate column rate.
Is this the binding duty determination?
No. This page is a reference built on USITC + Federal Register open data. The binding classification and duty amount is determined by CBP at entry. AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions require separate review.