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U.S. imports of lauryl, cetyl, and stearyl alcohol (HS 290517) totaled $6.0M in June 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Lauryl, Cetyl, and Stearyl Alcohol paid $902K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $6.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Lauryl, Cetyl, and Stearyl Alcohol imports of $6.0M in June 2026 ran 54% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Fatty alcohols — lauryl (C12), cetyl (C16), and stearyl (C18) — are oleochemical derivatives produced primarily from palm kernel and coconut oil, making them closely linked to tropical vegetable oil supply chains. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2905170000), they are essential inputs for personal care emollients, surfactants, and pharmaceutical excipients. Malaysia and Indonesia dominate US supply, a direct reflection of their position as the world's largest palm and coconut oil producers, with India also a notable source.
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Because these fatty alcohols are predominantly derived from palm kernel oil sourced in Malaysia and Indonesia, importers in personal care and pharmaceutical supply chains increasingly require RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certification or equivalent traceability documentation. Some buyers are diversifying toward coconut-derived or synthetic alternatives to manage reputational and supply-chain risk.
Yes. Cetyl and stearyl alcohol used as excipients in drug products are subject to FDA's inactive ingredient guidance and must meet USP purity specifications. When used in cosmetics, they are regulated under the FD&C Act as cosmetic ingredients. Importers supplying pharmaceutical manufacturers should ensure the product is accompanied by a certificate of analysis confirming compliance with the applicable compendial standard.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALAYSIA | $2.9M | $20K | -$2.9M |
| INDONESIA | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $961K | +$961K |
| MEXICO | -- | $855K | +$855K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $778K | +$778K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905170000 | LAURYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL AND STEARYL ALCOHOL | $6.0M | 15.00% | 100.00% | $902K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905170000 | LAURYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL AND STEARYL ALCOHOL | $3.3M |
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
BENZENE
HS 290220
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
HETEROCYCLIC COMP WITH UNFUSED PYRAZOLE RING NESOI
HS 293319
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.4M | $537K | -$1.9M |
| Ohio | $1.1M | $1.1M | -$57K |
| New Jersey | $1.2M | $640K | -$543K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.4M | $658K | -$1.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.7M | $6K | -$1.7M |
| OAKLAND, CA | -- | $961K | +$961K |