tert-Butanol (2-Methyl-2-Propanol) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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