Butylene Oxide (1,2-Epoxybutane) from Japan
Butylene oxide is a simple aliphatic epoxide with a three-membered ring, employed as a monomer in polyether production and as a sterilizing agent. It qualifies for HTS 2910.90.91.00 as an 'other' epoxide, explicitly covered despite chapter note exclusions for certain cyclic forms. The compound's volatility requires stabilized packaging for safe transport.
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
• Require stabilizer documentation to comply with note (f); DOT shipping papers mandatory for flammable epoxides; test for isomer purity to avoid Chapter 27 hydrocarbon mixtures