2905.16.00.50/2-Ethylhexanol/Japan

2-Ethylhexanol from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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'