2-Hexanol from China
2-Hexanol is a secondary hexyl alcohol isomer, a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol with the OH group on the second carbon of a six-carbon chain. It qualifies for HTS 2905.19.90.20 as a specific hexyl isomer, commonly used in flavorings and as a chemical intermediate. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined acyclic alcohols.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >95% purity to distinguish from isomer mixtures
• Ensure transport packaging complies with UN 2282 hazardous material regulations
• Document end-use as chemical intermediate to prevent retail product misclassification