1-Hexanol from Japan
1-Hexanol (hexyl alcohol) is a primary saturated acyclic alcohol used in plasticizers, flavors, and detergents. Falls under HTS 2905.19.90 as C6 alcohol not specified in butanol/dodecanol subheadings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Chain length verification via carbon NMR prevents C5/C7 confusion
• Odoriferous grade requires no added scents per Chapter 29 note (g)
• ISO tank imports need cleaning certificates to prove no residue contamination