Technical Grade tert-Butyl Alcohol (98% Purity) from Japan
Technical grade tert-butyl alcohol with 98% purity by weight, containing impurities typical of industrial production processes. Classified under HTS 2905.14.10.00 as a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol (butanol) with purity less than 99%. Used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate in manufacturing.
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 purity certificate from supplier showing <99% to confirm HTS 2905.14.10.00 classification; ≥99% shifts to 2905.14.20.00
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and ensure proper UN 1120 hazardous material documentation for transport
• Avoid misclassification as perfume ingredient; declare industrial end-use to prevent reclassification under Chapter 33