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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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