Diethyl Carbinol from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Synonym listing (CAS 584-02-1) prevents nomenclature disputes
• Low toxicity but flammable—Class 3 UN1993 shipping papers required
• Verify no peroxides formation via stabilizer-free certification