2-Pentanol from Japan
2-Pentanol is a secondary saturated acyclic alcohol employed in plasticizers and as a chemical intermediate. Under HTS 2905.19.90 as it fits 'other' saturated monohydric alcohols, chemically defined per Chapter 29.
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
• CAS 6032-29-7 must match invoice description exactly; mismatches trigger liquidation
• Bulk imports require stability data for long-term storage; avoid anti-caking additives that could reclassify
• TSCA pre-manufacture notice may apply for first-time importers—check EPA inventory