3824.99.93.10 - Containing C11 or lower alcohols only

This HTS category, 3824.99.93.10, specifically covers chemical products and preparations that are mixtures of acyclic, monohydric, and unsubstituted alcohols, with the defining characteristic being that they contain only alcohols with eleven or fewer carbon atoms (C11 or lower). These mixtures are not elsewhere specified or included in other chapters and are typically used as solvents, intermediates in chemical synthesis, or as components in various industrial formulations. The focus is on the presence of these lighter alcohols as the primary alcoholic constituents.

Distinction from sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. Category 3824.99.93.20 differentiates itself by covering mixtures containing *only* acyclic, monohydric, and unsubstituted alcohols with twelve or more carbon atoms (C12 or higher). Category 3824.99.93.30, "Other," would encompass mixtures that do not solely consist of C11 or lower alcohols, nor solely of C12 or higher alcohols, potentially including mixtures of both, or other types of alcohols not covered by the other two specific subcategories.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 3824.99.93.10. Therefore, the classification is determined by the presence of C11 or lower acyclic, monohydric, unsubstituted alcohols as the sole alcoholic components within the mixture. Importers and exporters should carefully analyze the composition of their chemical preparations to ensure accurate duty assessment and compliance.