2905.16.00.50/2-Ethylhexanol/Germany

2-Ethylhexanol from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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'