1-Hexanol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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