n-Butanol Technical Grade (1-Butanol) from Japan
Technical grade n-butanol (<99.5% purity) is a primary saturated monohydric alcohol classified under HTS 2905.14.5050 'other' butanols. Used extensively as a solvent in lacquers, resins, and plasticizers production.
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
• Disclose impurity profile (max 0.5% water, 200ppm aldehydes) to validate technical grade classification
• Use IBC totes with proper UN 1120 markings; drum linings must resist n-butanol's solvent properties
• Monitor seasonal pricing fluctuations due to biofuel diversion; affects landed cost calculations