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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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