Isobutyl Methyl Ether from China
Isobutyl methyl ether is a branched acyclic ether from isobutanol and methanol, employed as a specialty solvent. Classified under HTS 2909.19.18.00 as 'other' acyclic ethers of monohydric alcohols per Chapter 29 note (a). Its structure excludes classification with polyhydric derivatives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide refractive index and boiling point data matching specification
• Declare branched vs linear isomer clearly on customs documentation
• Ensure compatibility with stainless steel storage to prevent reactions