Butanal with 0.1% Hydroquinone Stabilizer from Japan
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 — 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 <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