tert-Butanol (2-Methyl-2-Propanol) from China
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 — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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