2-Ethyl-1-Butanol from China
"2-Ethyl-1-butanol is a branched primary alcohol C6H14O, key hexyl alcohol isomer used extensively in plasticizers like DOP production. Classifies under HTS 2905.19.90.20 as saturated monohydric acyclic hexyl alcohol. Meets all Chapter 29 purity and definition criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Volume leader in hexyl imports; verify against 2905.16 if octanol contaminated
• High flash point allows standard chemical shipping
• Request MFN treatment documentation for rate optimization