2-Hexanol from Japan
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 — 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
• 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