2-Methyl-1-Pentanol from Japan

2-Methyl-1-pentanol serves as a flavorant and solvent in specialty chemicals, being a primary branched acyclic alcohol. Classified HTS 2905.19.90 as 'other' saturated monohydric beyond basic chain alcohols.

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%

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Import Tips

• FCC/USP grade certificates needed for food contact uses

• Chiral specification if enantiopure to justify premium pricing

• Small package imports—watch de minimis rules for chemical samples