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%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
• 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