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Industrial Isobutyl Alcohol 99.5% Pure from Japan

Technical-grade 2-Methylpropan-1-ol used as a solvent in paints, resins, and extraction processes. Falls under HTS 2905.14.5010 as a chemically defined saturated butanol without additives rendering it for specific use beyond Chapter 29 scope. Stabilizer-free for general industrial applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide assay reports showing >99% purity to prevent mixture classification; label as 'pure isobutyl alcohol' to match HTS description; check REACH/ TSCA pre-registration for US entry