Butyraldehyde from China
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 — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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