Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
4-Methylpentan-2-one (MIBK), a colorless liquid ketone used as an industrial solvent for resins, paints, and lacquers. As the specifically named acyclic ketone without other oxygen functions, it is classified under tariff item 2914.13.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a mixture of acyclic ketones
Mixtures not specifically named are classified in the residual subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product under HS code 2914.13.00 and ensure the invoice describes it as '4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)'
• Verify if the product is subject to Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements
• Consider using a customs broker familiar with chemical imports to handle documentation
Related Products under Tariff item 2914.13.00
ACS Reagent Grade MIBK
ACS reagent grade 4-Methylpentan-2-one (MIBK) with purity exceeding 99.5%, intended for laboratory analysis and chemical synthesis. As a separate chemically defined acyclic ketone without other oxygen functions, it falls squarely within tariff item 2914.13.00.
Industrial MIBK 99% Pure Solvent
Technical grade methyl isobutyl ketone at 99% purity, used as a solvent in paints, inks, and extraction processes. This separate chemically defined acyclic ketone meets the scope of Chapter 29 and is classified under tariff item 2914.13.00.
MIBK Extraction Solvent Grade
High-purity 4-methylpentan-2-one specifically distilled for liquid-liquid extraction in chemical processing. This pure acyclic ketone without other oxygen functions is classified under tariff item 2914.13.00.
MIBK Rubber Swelling Solvent
Specialty 4-methylpentan-2-one used for swelling synthetic rubber during tire manufacturing and repair. As a pure acyclic ketone without other oxygen functions, it is classified under tariff item 2914.13.00.
MIBK with 0.1% Stabilizer
4-Methylpentan-2-one containing 0.1% MEHQ stabilizer to prevent peroxide formation during transport and storage. Chapter 29 Note 1(f) permits added stabilizers necessary for preservation, so this remains classified under tariff item 2914.13.00.
Paint Industry MIBK Solvent
4-Methylpentan-2-one optimized for nitrocellulose lacquer formulations in automotive paints. This pure acyclic ketone is classified under tariff item 2914.13.00 as the specifically named compound.