3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol (Pinacolyl Alcohol)

Pinacolyl alcohol is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol with the chemical formula C6H14O, specifically 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol. It falls under HTS 2905.19.90.05 as a derivative classified by its precise chemical structure within the acyclic alcohols subheading. This compound is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2905.19.90Same rate: 38.7%

If not specifically identified as 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol

Broader subheading for other saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols when exact chemical specification doesn't match the .05 statistical suffix.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If imported as a mixture or solution with solvents exceeding transport-only concentrations

Chapter 29 excludes mixtures where solvent renders product suitable for specific use beyond safety/transport (note e); moves to prepared chemical mixtures.

2905.22.50Higher: 39.8% vs 38.7%

If containing acyclic ether functionality in addition to the alcohol group

Alcohol priority compounds with ether groups are classified in later numerical headings per Chapter 29 classification rule.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and identity as 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol to avoid misclassification

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper hazardous materials declaration for transport compliance

Verify stabilizer content does not exceed levels that would reclassify under Chapter 29 note (f)