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Propyl Alcohol Industrial Grade 99%

n-Propyl alcohol (propan-1-ol) at 99% purity for use as a solvent in paints, coatings, and chemical manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2905.12.00 as a chemically defined saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol per Chapter 29 note (a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2915.70.01Lower: 40% vs 40.5%

If esterified with acetic acid to form propyl acetate

Esters of acyclic alcohols with carboxylic acids are classified with the acid-function compound per Chapter 29 note on esters.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If prepared as printing ink solvent mixture

Blends with other solvents for specific printing applications are chemical preparations, not pure alcohols.

2905.19Lower: 13.7% vs 40.5%

If different chain length like butanol

Saturated monohydric alcohols other than methanol/ethanol/propanols fall in adjacent subheading within same heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming 99% purity to avoid reclassification as mixtures

Classify correctly as UN1219 hazardous material; ensure DOT-compliant drums to prevent shipping delays

Watch for anti-dumping duties on solvent alcohols from certain origins; check Commerce Department updates

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Propan-2-ol with Stabilizer for Transport

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High-purity propan-1-ol meeting ACS specifications for laboratory analytical use. Pure chemically defined compound under HTS 2905.12.00 as saturated monohydric propanol.

Propyl Alcohol in Ethanol Solution

Propan-1-ol dissolved in ethanol solvent at standard transport concentration. HTS 2905.12.00 via Chapter 29 note (e) for safety/transport solvents not rendering specific use.

Isopropyl Alcohol Denatured with Bitrex

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