2905.14.50/Isobutanol (2-Methyl-1-Propanol)/Japan

Isobutanol (2-Methyl-1-Propanol) from Japan

Isobutanol is a primary saturated monohydric alcohol with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2OH, classified under HTS 2905.14.50 as one of the 'other butanols'. It is a colorless liquid used as a solvent in paints, lacquers, and inks, and as a chemical intermediate. This acyclic alcohol fits chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify purity certificate to confirm it's chemically defined per chapter 29 note (a); ensure no added stabilizers exceed note (f) limits

• Common pitfall: misclassification as mixtures if blended with solvents