Industrial MTBE Fuel Oxygenate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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