MTBE Gasoline Blending Agent 98.5% from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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