3-Methoxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanol from China

Branched ether-alcohol solvent for baking enamels and lacquers. HTS 2909.49.60.00 as 'other' ether-alcohol with tertiary ether structure. Meets all Chapter 29 chemical definition requirements.

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

Unique low odor profile (earthy, not fruity) aids identification

Slow evaporation rate (EV=0.43 nBuAc=1.0) specified on tech data sheets

Confirm no peroxide formation with peroxide test strips