2905.16.00.50/2-Ethylhexanol/China

2-Ethylhexanol from China

2-Ethylhexanol is a branched-chain octanol isomer, a colorless liquid used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the production of plasticizers like dioctyl phthalate and as a solvent. It falls under HTS 2905.16.0050 as an isomer of octanol (octyl alcohol), specifically a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol meeting Chapter 29's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.2%

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

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Import Tips

• Verify purity certificate (typically >99%) as impurities may affect classification under Chapter 29 note (a)

• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting it as a pure chemical compound, not a mixture exceeding Chapter 29 limits

• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as solvent mixtures (3824) if sold undiluted; ensure commercial invoices specify 'chemically defined'