1-Iodo-3-propanol from Japan
1-Iodo-3-propanol functions as an iodinated alcohol intermediate for contrast agents and fine chemicals. HTS 2905.59.90.00 captures this 'other' halogenated acyclic alcohol (iodine halogen), maintaining propanol backbone. Less common than chloro derivatives but follows same classification logic.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document iodine content precisely to avoid Chapter 28 inorganic iodide confusion
• Stabilize against light-induced decomposition with amber packaging
• Single compound verification prevents mixtures classification under 3824