3-Methyl-2-Butanol from China

3-Methyl-2-butanol, a secondary acyclic alcohol, serves as a solvent in nitrocellulose lacquers and extraction processes. It qualifies for HTS 2905.19.90 as a saturated monohydric alcohol not covered by earlier specific headings in 2905.11-2905.17.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

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Import Tips

• Include flash point data (23°C) in SDS for DOT classification; common error is shipping as non-hazmat

• Verify no halogenated impurities via HPLC to stay within Chapter 29 pure compounds scope

• For pharma intermediates, provide end-use statement to avoid dual-use chemical scrutiny