3-Methyl-1-Butanol from Germany

3-Methyl-1-butanol (isoamyl alcohol) is a primary saturated monohydric butanol alcohol under HTS 2905.14.50. Naturally occurring in fusel oil, used in flavors, perfumes, and solvents. Chemically defined per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

FDA prior notice required for food/flavor use; separate natural vs synthetic

Pitfall: fusel oil mixtures go to 3824