2-Methyl-2-Butanol from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure COA shows >99% purity for chemical definition; declare exact isomer
• Common issue: bulk shipments misdeclared as waste