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N-Butane Laboratory Solvent from Japan

N-butane gas 99.9% pure used as extraction solvent in analytical chemistry labs. Saturated acyclic hydrocarbon under HTS 2901.10.10.00 per Chapter 29 definitions. Supplied in lecture bottle cylinders.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Lab end-use letter required; small cylinder DOT exemption possible; avoid retail packaging that triggers consumer product rules