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Pinacolyl Alcohol Reagent Grade ACS

ACS reagent grade 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol meeting American Chemical Society specifications for laboratory use. Falls precisely under HTS 2905.19.90.05 as a saturated acyclic monohydric alcohol. Used in analytical chemistry and research synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2905.19.90Same rate: 41.2%

If non-ACS grade or lab bulk packaging

Lacks specific reagent certification; falls to general saturated alcohol category.

3822Lower: 12.5% vs 41.2%

If imported exclusively as laboratory reagent in certified diagnostic kits

Lab reagents for diagnostic use move to Chapter 38 per exclusions.

2932.99Lower: 16.2% vs 41.2%

If contains oxygen heterocyclic impurity exceeding trace levels

Cyclic oxygen compounds classified later than acyclic alcohols.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include ACS certification and lot analysis confirming ≥99% purity and absence of prohibited impurities

• Package in laboratory quantities (<1L) with child-resistant closures per lab chemical regulations

• Declare as 'research chemical' but provide structural formula to prevent pharmaceutical misclassification