2-Ethyl-1-Butanol from Japan
"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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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