Butanol Mixtures (C4 Alcohol Blend)

Mixtures containing 60-95% n-butanol, isobutanol, and sec-butanol classified under HTS 2905.14.5050 as 'other' saturated monohydric butanols. Used in solvent formulations and chemical manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2905.19.90Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If mixture dominated by unsaturated alcohols

Chapter hierarchy prioritizes unsaturated over saturated acyclic alcohols.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If when sold for specific paint thinner application

Retail solvent preparations excluded from pure chemical compounds.

2905.22.10.00Lower: 38% vs 40.5%

If higher hexanol content shifts classification

Mixtures classified by component occurring last in numerical order.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed GC chromatograms showing isomer ratios to validate 'butanols' classification

Declare exact stabilizer package (BHT, MEHQ) per chapter note (f) limits on additives

Use nitrogen blanketing in storage tanks to prevent oxidation during ocean transit