1,4-Butanediol from Canada
1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is an acyclic diol used primarily in polyurethane and spandex production, falling under HTS 2905.39.90.00 as a straight-chain diol other than the principal named diols. Its two terminal hydroxyl groups define its acyclic alcohol classification.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include COA verifying >99% purity to distinguish from polymer-grade mixtures classifiable elsewhere
• Declare exact stabilizer content (<1% typical) to meet Chapter 29 note (f) allowance
• Avoid retail packaging that could trigger Chapter 38 prepared chemical classification