Diethyl Carbinol from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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