2-Octanol from China
2-Octanol is a secondary octanol isomer used as a solvent and chemical intermediate in flavor production. It qualifies for HTS 2905.16.00 as a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol isomer, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for separate organic compounds. The classification covers all octanol isomers regardless of primary/secondary structure.
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
• Include optical rotation data if chiral, confirming isomer identity for customs verification
• Ensure packaging meets Chapter 29 note (e) solvent dissolution rules if transported in solution
• Document end-use as chemical intermediate to avoid scrutiny for consumer product misclassification