Industrial MTBE Fuel Oxygenate from Germany
This MTBE variant serves as an oxygenate in reformulated gasoline to meet clean air standards, featuring precise chemical structure as 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane. Classified under HTS 2909.19.14.00 for its acyclic ether nature from monohydric alcohols. Supplied in tanker loads for refinery blending.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact concentration and obtain TSCA pre-notice if new formulation; use ISO tanks for transport to meet UN 1086 hazmat code
• Avoid misdeclaration as petroleum to prevent Chapter 27 duties