Isobutyraldehyde Technical Grade

Technical grade isobutanal (95-98% purity) used in industrial production of isobutanol and methacrolein, falling under HTS 2912.19.40.00 for its primary acyclic aldehyde structure without additional oxygen functions. Commonly employed in resin and rubber chemical manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2912.60.00.00Higher: 40.1% vs 15.5%

If further processed with paraformaldehyde

Cyclized aldehyde polymers fall under specific paraformaldehyde headings rather than simple acyclic aldehydes.

2905.22.50Higher: 39.8% vs 15.5%

If converted to corresponding alcohol derivative

Alcohol-function compounds from aldehyde reduction classify under Chapter 29 alcohol headings per oxygen function notes.

2710.19.11Higher: 25% vs 15.5%

If dissolved in hydrocarbon solvents exceeding safety thresholds

Excessive solvent content renders it suitable for specific uses, moving to petroleum oils per chapter exclusion notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include GC-MS purity reports; technical grade must still qualify as chemically defined under Chapter 29 note (a)

• Use UN-approved drums with nitrogen blanketing to prevent oxidation during transit

• Avoid retail packaging; bulk industrial shipments prevent shift to Chapter 38 mixtures