3-Nitro-2-butanol from Canada
3-Nitro-2-butanol is a nitrated secondary alcohol used as a chiral building block in pharmaceutical intermediates. It falls under HTS 2905.59.90.00 as an 'other' nitrated acyclic alcohol derivative, acyclic per Chapter notes despite stereocenters. The nitro group provides characteristic reactivity.
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
• Specify enantiomeric excess (%ee) and optical rotation in COA for chirality documentation
• Use Type IBC intermediate bulk containers for optimal hazard classification
• Confirm no metal coordination per Chapter 29 note 2(C)(3) for pure organic status