Isooctyl Alcohol 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol from China
Industrial-grade isooctyl alcohol identified as 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol, the principal isomer in synthetic octanol processes under HTS 2905.16.00.10. Used in defoamers, lubricants, and solvents. Meets Chapter 29 criteria excluding mixtures or non-qualifying derivatives.
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
• GC-MS analysis required to confirm >98% 2-EH content distinguishing from isomer mixtures
• Bulk shipments need proper UN-approved IBCs; avoid retail packaging that suggests Chapter 38 classification
• Check anti-dumping duties; verify country of origin against Commerce Department scopes