3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol (Pinacolyl Alcohol) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)