Isobutyraldehyde Technical Grade from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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