Butylene Oxide (1,2-Epoxybutane) from China
Butylene oxide is a three-membered ring epoxide compound (1,2-epoxybutane) classified under HTS 2910.90.10.00 as it fits the chapter definition for separate chemically defined organic epoxides with a three-membered ring. It is primarily used as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis for producing glycol ethers and surfactants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical purity analysis and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as epoxides are hazardous materials requiring UN-approved packaging
• Ensure classification as pure butylene oxide; mixtures exceeding 50% may fall under heading 3824 as chemical preparations
• Comply with TSCA registration for chemical imports and DOT hazardous material declarations to avoid customs delays