Stabilized Isopropyl Alcohol with Bitrex from China
Propan-2-ol with added denatonium benzoate (Bitrex) emetic for safety identification in industrial applications. Classifiable under 2905.12.0050 per chapter note (g) as addition for safety without rendering specific for particular use. Prevents accidental ingestion in manufacturing settings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document Bitrex addition as safety emetic only; quantify <0.1% to stay within note (g) allowances
• Provide SDS highlighting non-specific use post-addition
• Avoid over-addition that could imply formulation for consumer safety products