2-Methyl-1-Pentanol (Isohexyl Alcohol) from China
2-Methyl-1-pentanol, commonly called isohexyl alcohol, is a branched primary hexyl alcohol isomer with formula (CH3)2CHCH2CH2CH2OH. It fits HTS 2905.19.90.20 as a saturated acyclic monohydric hexyl alcohol isomer used in lacquers and inks. Qualifies as chemically defined per Chapter 29.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• CAS 105-30-6 documentation required for isomer verification
• Ensure no sulfonation; sulfonated versions go to 2904 per notes
• Package with emetic only if for poison identification per note (g)