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Racemic 2-Hexanol from Germany

Racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-2-hexanol, equal enantiomers of the secondary hexyl alcohol isomer. Classifies under HTS 2905.19.90.20 as chemically defined isomer mixture per Chapter note (b). Used in chiral synthesis research.

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

• Polarimetry data confirms racemic nature

• Research chemical import may need end-user statements

• Avoid enantiopure confusion with single enantiomer imports