2-Methyl-1-Pentanol (Isohexyl Alcohol) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)