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High-Purity 2-Ethylhexanol 99.5%

Ultra-high purity 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol (99.5% min) for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, under octanol isomers HTS 2905.16.00.10. Distilled to remove branched isomers and impurities. Pure compound status confirmed per Chapter 29 legal notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2905.11Lower: 18% vs 41.2%

If straight-chain hexanol (less branched)

Different carbon chain isomers have separate subheadings within acyclic alcohols

2932.99Lower: 16.2% vs 41.2%

If cyclic derivatives like 2-ethylhexyl glycidyl ether

Epoxides and cyclic ethers excluded from acyclic alcohol headings

3001.90.01Lower: Free vs 41.2%

If further processed into medicinal form

Pharmaceutical preparations shift to Chapter 30

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Import Tips & Compliance

• GMP certificate and DMF reference required for pharma intermediate imports

• ICH Q3C residual solvent limits apply; provide analytical methods validation

• Glass-lined steel containers preferred; avoid contamination from carbon steel drums