tert-Butyl Alcohol Process Stream (95% Purity) from China
Byproduct stream from isobutylene production containing 95% tert-butyl alcohol with water and oligomer impurities. HTS 2905.14.10.00 applies as it's chemically defined <99% pure saturated butanol. Recovered for use in chemical synthesis and fuel additives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Provide chromatogram or assay report proving <99% purity; customs may test samples
• Classify as UN1120, ensure IBCs meet DOT hazardous material standards for alcohol liquids