tert-Amyl Alcohol (2-Methyl-2-Butanol) from China
tert-Amyl alcohol, or 2-methyl-2-butanol, is a tertiary pentanol isomer under HTS 2905.19.10.00 for saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols. Common gasoline oxygenate and chemical intermediate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
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
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
• Provide EPA fuel oxygenate certification if for gasoline blending applications
• Classify as UN 1107 (Flammable Liquid) with proper flashing point documentation
• Avoid plastic packaging; use HDPE/steel drums rated for corrosive alcohols