Butanal with 0.1% Hydroquinone Stabilizer from Germany
Normal butanal stabilized with 0.1% hydroquinone to prevent polymerization during storage and transport. Remains classified as pure butanal under HTS 2912.19.25.00 since stabilizer is necessary for preservation per Chapter 29 note (f). Used in flavor/fragrance synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer as <1% and solely for preservation; excess renders it a mixture under 3824.99
• Include polymerization inhibitor specification sheet matching industry standards for flavor chemical imports
• Segregate from oxidizing agents in shipping manifests to prevent reaction per IMDG Code