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2-Methyl-2-Butanol

2-Methyl-2-butanol is a branched saturated acyclic alcohol classified in HTS 2905.14.50 as other butanols. Used in coatings, cleaners, and as a flotation agent in mining. Fits chapter 29 for pure organic compounds without excluded features.

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%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

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

2905.19.90Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If unsaturated derivatives

Unsaturated acyclic alcohols classified in separate subheading 2905.19.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If sold as solvent mixtures

Retail solvent blends excluded from chapter 29 pure compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure COA shows >99% purity for chemical definition; declare exact isomer

Common issue: bulk shipments misdeclared as waste