Technical Grade MTBE for Fuel Additives from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer as necessary for preservation per note (f); use nitrogen blanketing in storage
• Check state VOC regs for handling