4-Methyl-2-Pentanol from Mexico

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 — 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

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