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%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
• Document stabilizer as necessary for preservation per note (f); use nitrogen blanketing in storage
• Check state VOC regs for handling