3-Methyl-2-Pentanol from Japan
3-Methyl-2-pentanol is a secondary branched hexyl alcohol isomer, saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol. Under HTS 2905.19.90.20 for hexyl isomers, used in pharmaceutical intermediates and extraction solvents. Chemically defined organic compound of Chapter 29.
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
• Chiral specification needed if enantiopure for pharma end-use
• Monitor for peroxides; ketone peroxides excluded from Chapter
• Bulk import prefers drum packaging over retail to hold classification