2-Hexanol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
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
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