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3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanol Industrial Grade

Industrial grade pinacolyl alcohol (3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol) for large-scale organic synthesis. Classified under HTS 2905.19.90.05 per its saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol structure. Supplied in drums for manufacturing applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

If contains >1% halogenated derivatives

Halogenated acyclic alcohols classified in later subheading 2905.31 per chapter notes.

If ethyl alcohol content dominates with pinacolyl as minor component

Mixtures classified by principal component; ethyl alcohol takes precedence.

If blended with multiple solvents for spray formulation

Becomes chemical preparation when no single compound predominates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use stainless steel drums compatible with alcohol compounds; include compatibility certificates

• Provide flash point and autoignition data for proper hazmat shipping classification

• Confirm no halogenated impurities that would trigger 2905.3x headings