2-Ethyl-1-Butanol from Mexico
"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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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