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Pentanol Technical Grade 99% from Japan

Technical grade n-pentanol (99% purity) qualifies under HTS 2905.19.10.00 as it meets the chapter note for separate chemically defined organic compounds with minor impurities. Used in industrial solvent formulations.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include assay certificate showing ≥99% pentanol content to qualify for this specific code

• Document stabilizer type/concentration (<0.1%) to avoid Chapter 38 mixture classification

• Segregate from strong oxidizers in container to prevent hazardous reactions