3-Methoxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanol from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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