Isoamyl Alcohol from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates (GC/MS analysis) to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria under Chapter 29 note (a)
• Ensure SDS includes CAS number (123-51-3) and verify not mixed with impurities exceeding 1% to avoid reclassification
• Label containers with UN number (1105) for hazmat compliance; common pitfall is improper transport documentation leading to CBP holds