Industrial Grade n-Butanal from Germany
Industrial grade n-butanal (normal butyraldehyde) is supplied at 97-99% purity for large-scale production of plasticizers and rubber accelerators. Classified under HTS 2912.19.25.00 as the specific normal isomer of butanal, an acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions. Stabilizers may be added solely for preservation per Chapter 29 note (f).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit GC-MS analysis reports distinguishing normal from iso-butyraldehyde to confirm 2912.19.25.00 classification
• Include stabilizer composition details; additions must not render product suitable for specific end-use per Chapter 29(g)
• Verify bulk packaging meets UN-approved 1H1 drums for Class 3 flammable liquids to avoid customs delays