2-Octanol from China
2-Octanol is a secondary alcohol isomer of octanol, used as a frother in mineral flotation processes and as a synthetic intermediate. Classified under HTS 2905.16.0050 as an 'other' saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol isomer thereof, fitting Chapter 29's organic compound definitions.
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
• Submit refractive index specs (nD20=1.429) to confirm identity from 1-octanol or other isomers
• For bulk imports, use stainless steel tanks; declare flash point (81°C) on shipping papers