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
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
• FDA prior notice required for food/flavor use; separate natural vs synthetic
• Pitfall: fusel oil mixtures go to 3824