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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure COA shows >99% purity for chemical definition; declare exact isomer
• Common issue: bulk shipments misdeclared as waste