Diethyl Carbinol

Diethyl carbinol (3-pentanol) is a symmetrical secondary acyclic alcohol used in organic synthesis and as a solvent. HTS 2905.19.90 covers this C5 saturated monohydric alcohol under 'other' provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2904.99.50.00Same rate: 38.7%

If ketone derivative form

Related acyclic ketones classified earlier in Chapter 29 per numerical order rule.

3815.12.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If reaction accelerator preparation

Catalyst formulations containing alcohols go to Chapter 38.

2902.50.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If cyclic alcohol analog

Cyclopentanol specifically provided in 2902, excluding acyclics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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Isoamyl Alcohol

Isoamyl alcohol (3-methyl-1-butanol) is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, and pharmaceutical formulations. It falls under HTS 2905.19.90 as it is a C5 acyclic alcohol not specifically enumerated in prior subheadings, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.

2-Methyl-1-Butanol

2-Methyl-1-butanol is a branched saturated acyclic primary alcohol used in flavorings, fragrances, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Classified under HTS 2905.19.90 as an 'other' saturated monohydric alcohol beyond methanol, ethanol, and propanol/butanol specifics.

3-Methyl-2-Butanol

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.

2-Pentanol

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.

Neopentyl Alcohol

Neopentyl alcohol (2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol) is a highly branched saturated acyclic primary alcohol used in specialty polymer synthesis. Classified in HTS 2905.19.90 as an unsaturated monohydric alcohol outside enumerated subheadings.

1-Hexanol

1-Hexanol (hexyl alcohol) is a primary saturated acyclic alcohol used in plasticizers, flavors, and detergents. Falls under HTS 2905.19.90 as C6 alcohol not specified in butanol/dodecanol subheadings.