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1,4-Butylene Glycol from Japan

1,4-Butylene glycol (1,4-butanediol) is an acyclic diol serving as a solvent and chemical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2905.39.10.00 for its specific chemical structure as butylene glycol. Used in polyurethane production and humectants.

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

Include GC-MS analysis verifying 1,4-isomer content; ship in UN-approved drums for diol safety; avoid anti-dusting agents that trigger note (g) reclassification