3-Methyl-2-Butanol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
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
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