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Isobutanal ACS Reagent Grade

ACS reagent grade isobutanal (>99.5% purity) for laboratory synthesis and analysis, precisely classified under HTS 2912.19.40.00 as a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde. Used in organic chemistry research and as a standard in chromatography.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+12.5%18%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2912.19.10.00Higher: 43% vs 18%

If classified as methanal (formaldehyde) derivative

Specific acyclic aldehydes like formaldehyde have priority headings; numerical order rule applies per chapter notes.

2932.99.70.00Higher: 137.5% vs 18%

If containing heterocyclic oxygen ring structures

Chapter notes exclude cyclic oxygen heterocyclic compounds from aldehyde headings, moving to specific heterocyclic provisions.

3002.90Lower: 12.5% vs 18%

If put up in diagnostic kits with biologicals

Immunological products containing aldehydes classify under Chapter 30 per chapter exclusion (e).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Require NIST-traceable certificates of analysis specifying ACS compliance and Lot# traceability

• Ship in amber glass bottles ≤1L with child-resistant caps for lab quantities to meet hazmat exemptions

• Declare exact CAS# 78-84-2; misdeclaration risks penalty and reclassification to generic mixtures