4-Methyl-2-Pentanol from China
4-Methyl-2-pentanol is a branched secondary alcohol used as a coupling agent in coatings and inks. HTS 2905.19.90 applies as saturated acyclic monohydric alcohol per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)
Import Tips
• R-phrase handling instructions mandatory on labels for secondary alcohol hazards
• Purity specs (>95%) distinguish from azeotropes that become mixtures
• Avoid plastic drums—use steel/HDPE compatible with alcohol solubility