Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) 99% Purity from China
MTBE is a colorless, volatile liquid acyclic ether used primarily as a high-octane gasoline additive to boost octane ratings and reduce emissions. It falls under HTS 2909.19.14.00 as a specific ether of monohydric alcohols, chemically defined per Chapter 29 notes (a). This industrial-grade product meets purity standards for fuel blending.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming 99% purity and MTBE composition to avoid reclassification; include SDS for hazardous material handling
• Verify bulk packaging complies with DOT transport regs to prevent delays