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1,3-Butanediol Pharma Grade from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

FDA prior notice required for pharma intermediates

Validate chiral purity if specified for drug synthesis

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