3-Methyl-2-Butanol (sec-Isoamyl Alcohol) from Japan

3-Methyl-2-butanol, a secondary pentanol isomer, falls under HTS 2905.19.10.00 for saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols. Employed as a coupling agent in industrial cleaners and fuel additives.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15.5%

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

Import Tips

Provide refractive index data (n20/D 1.396-1.398) to verify chemical identity

Include end-use statement if for fuel applications to prevent Chapter 27 misclassification

Use stainless steel containers to prevent reaction with iron during ocean transport

3-Methyl-2-Butanol (sec-Isoamyl Alcohol) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.19.10.00