Butyraldehyde from Canada
Butyraldehyde (C3H7CHO), or butanal, serves as an intermediate in producing 2-ethylhexanol for plasticizers and synthetic resins. It qualifies for HTS 2912.19.5000 as an acyclic aldehyde lacking other oxygen functions, explicitly 'other' category excluding formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and benzaldehyde. Pure compound status confirmed per Chapter 29 definitions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit technical data sheets showing aldehyde content and absence of alcohol/ketone impurities
• Use stainless steel containers; declare Flash Point 12°C for DOT compliance
• Confirm not dissolved in solvents for specific end-use, avoiding Chapter 29 note (e) exclusion