Isoamyl Alcohol from Germany
Isoamyl alcohol (3-methyl-1-butanol) is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol used as a solvent and flavoring agent. It falls under HTS 2905.19.90.90 as it is a C5-C14 saturated monohydric alcohol, distinct from methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, and pentanol specified in prior subheadings.
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
• Provide chemical purity certificates and CAS number (123-51-3) documentation to verify classification as a separate chemically defined compound
• Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling for flammable liquids (Class 3) per DOT and OSHA regulations
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; single isomer products only qualify under this pure compound heading