2-Ethylhexanal from Japan
2-Ethylhexanal is a branched-chain acyclic aldehyde used in producing 2-ethylhexyl acrylate for adhesives and coatings. It qualifies for HTS 2912.19.5000 as an acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions in the 'other' category. Pure compound status per Chapter 29 chemical definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Verify structure via MS data (CAS 123-05-7) to confirm acyclic aldehyde classification
• Hazard Class 3, UN 1191; use nitrogen blanketing to prevent oxidation
• Avoid solvent-dissolved forms unless meeting Chapter 29 note (e) safety/transport criteria