Butan-1-ol for Cellulose Lacquers from Japan
Technical n-butanol for nitrocellulose lacquer formulations in wood finishing. Chemically defined under HTS 2905.13.00.00 as acyclic saturated alcohol. Essential fast-evaporating solvent component.
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
• Verify nitrocellulose compatibility; check evaporation rate specs; ensure low water content for clear finishes