sec-Butanol (2-Butanol) from Japan
sec-Butanol is a secondary saturated acyclic monohydric alcohol (CH3CH2CHOHCH3), falling under HTS 2905.14.50 as 'other butanols'. Used in lacquers, resins, and as a chemical intermediate. Meets chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds without disqualifying additions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide GC/MS analysis to prove single isomer per note (b); label optical activity if chiral
• Avoid classifying as 'mixtures' if trace impurities present