tert-Butanol (2-Methyl-2-Propanol)
tert-Butanol is a tertiary saturated monohydric alcohol ((CH3)3COH), specifically under HTS 2905.14.50 for other butanols. Widely used as a gasoline additive and solvent. Qualifies as a chemically defined acyclic alcohol per chapter 29 scope.
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If additized for gasoline use
Antiknock preparations for fuels fall under heading 3811.
If methanol instead of butanol
Different carbon chain length changes to specific saturated alcohol subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include stabilizer documentation if present (allowed per note f); test for water content to avoid chapter 28 inorganic classification
• Pitfall: fuel-grade versions may require EPA registration
Related Products under HTS 2905.14.50
Isobutanol (2-Methyl-1-Propanol)
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.
sec-Butanol (2-Butanol)
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.
2-Methyl-2-Butanol
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.
3-Methyl-1-Butanol
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.
2-Methyl-1-Butanol
2-Methyl-1-butanol is a primary acyclic saturated alcohol categorized under HTS 2905.14.50 other butanols. Employed as a solvent and in organic synthesis. Pure compound status confirmed by chapter 29 definitions.