2-EH Alcohol for Synthetic Lubricants from China
2-Ethylhexan-1-ol refined for ester-based synthetic lubricant production, classified as saturated monohydric acyclic octanol isomer HTS 2905.16.00.10. Provides low viscosity and oxidative stability in formulations. Exclusively Chapter 29 as chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Include flash point (>70°C) and distillation range specs in commercial invoice for proper classification
• TSCA inventory verification required; notify EPA if aggregate import volume exceeds 10,000 lbs/year
• Segregate from halogenated derivatives; Chapter 29 notes exclude sulfonated/nitrated compounds