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MTBE Gasoline Blending Agent 98.5% from Japan

A 98.5% pure MTBE used for blending into unleaded gasoline to improve combustion efficiency, qualifying as a separate chemically defined acyclic ether under Chapter 29 note (a). Specific to HTS 2909.19.14.00 for methyl tertiary-butyl ether.

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

Include GC-MS analysis for isomer confirmation; segregate from water to prevent phase separation issues at ports

Comply with Clean Air Act import notifications

MTBE Gasoline Blending Agent 98.5% from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2909.19.14.00