Butylene Oxide with Stabilizer from Japan
Stabilized butylene oxide contains added preservatives necessary for transport while maintaining its identity as a chemically defined three-membered ring epoxide under HTS 2910.90.10.00 per chapter note (f). Used in polymer initiator production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer as 'necessary for preservation/transport' per note (f) with <1% concentration to maintain pure compound status
• Conduct stability testing if challenged by customs on whether additions render it suitable for specific use
• Use stainless steel drums compatible with epoxide reactivity to prevent polymerization during transit