Isoamyl Alcohol from Japan
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 — 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
• 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