Technical Grade MTBE for Fuel Additives from Japan
Technical-grade MTBE with stabilizer for safe transport as a fuel additive precursor, still classified as pure acyclic ether per Chapter 29 notes (f) for added stabilizers. HTS 2909.19.14.00 applies to this monohydric alcohol 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
• Document stabilizer as necessary for preservation per note (f); use nitrogen blanketing in storage
• Check state VOC regs for handling