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Isobutyl Alcohol Solvent for Resins from Japan

Specialty 2-Methylpropan-1-ol formulated as solvent for alkyd resins in coatings. Remains under HTS 2905.14.5010 as chemically defined compound without safety/transport additives per Chapter notes (e)-(g).

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

• Certify no resin polymers present to avoid Chapter 39 classification; provide flash point data for hazmat shipping; confirm <0.1% water content