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1,3-Butanediol Pharma Grade

1,3-Butanediol, dihydric acyclic alcohol used in pharmaceuticals and bioplastics. Pure form qualifies under HTS 2905.49.50.01 as chemically defined polyhydric alcohol.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2905.31Lower: 18% vs 43%

If ethylene glycol derivative

Specific statistical reporting for certain diols

3822Lower: 12.5% vs 43%

If diagnostic reagent preparations

Pharma intermediates in kits classified as diagnostic reagents

3002.90Lower: 12.5% vs 43%

If immunological product intermediates

Chapter exclusion for immunological products of heading 3002

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Import Tips & Compliance

• FDA prior notice required for pharma intermediates

• Validate chiral purity if specified for drug synthesis

• Distinguish from 1,4-butanediol (controlled substance concerns)