tert-Butyl Alcohol Process Stream (95% Purity)
Byproduct stream from isobutylene production containing 95% tert-butyl alcohol with water and oligomer impurities. It is classified under the tariff item for other butanols as a chemically defined compound below 99% purity, recovered for chemical use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCNatural Health ProductsMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 2905110000–2905140000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2905. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Natural Health Products · May be required
May require HC Natural Health Products depending on intended use (HC29) and Canadian product category (HC15). Matching criteria: Starts With 2905. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oligomer impurities make it a mixture of alcohols
Mixtures of alcohols may be classified under other saturated monohydric alcohols.
If the stream is considered a residual product of chemical manufacturing
Residual products of chemical industries may fall under waste or residual products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the source as a byproduct stream and provide a full composition analysis
• Confirm the impurities do not render it a waste product, which could affect classification
• Keep records of the recovery process to justify the chemical definition
Related Products under Tariff item 2905.14.00
2-Methyl-1-Butanol
2-Methyl-1-butanol is a primary acyclic saturated alcohol, a branched-chain isomer of butanol. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, which qualifies it for classification under this tariff item as an 'other butanol'.
2-Methyl-2-Butanol
2-Methyl-2-butanol is a tertiary branched saturated acyclic alcohol, classified as an 'other butanol' under this tariff item. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound used in coatings and cleaners.
2-Methyl-2-Butanol (tert-Amyl Alcohol)
2-Methyl-2-butanol (tert-amyl alcohol) is a tertiary C5 acyclic alcohol. Despite its C5 structure, it is classified under the tariff item for other butanols due to its saturated monohydric nature and use as a gasoline anti-knock additive.
3-Methyl-1-Butanol
3-Methyl-1-butanol, also known as isoamyl alcohol, is a primary saturated monohydric alcohol and a branched-chain isomer of butanol. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, placing it under 'other butanols' in this tariff item.
Butanol Mixtures (C4 Alcohol Blend)
Mixtures containing 60-95% n-butanol, isobutanol, and sec-butanol, used in solvent formulations and chemical manufacturing. As a blend of butanol isomers, it falls under the tariff item for other butanols.
Industrial Isobutyl Alcohol 99.5% Pure
Industrial isobutyl alcohol (2-methylpropan-1-ol) at 99.5% purity is a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol, classified as an 'other butanol' under this tariff item.