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Butanol Mixtures (C4 Alcohol Blend) from Japan

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.

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

• 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