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Distilled Recovery MEK from Japan

Recovered and redistilled methyl ethyl ketone from solvent recycling operations, meeting virgin specifications. Classified HTS 2914.12.00.00 as chemically defined butanone. Used in cost-effective adhesive production.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

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

• Provide distillation specs and GC-MS analysis confirming butanone identity/purity

• Declare recycling origin; doesn't affect classification if meets purity standards

• Monitor for residual aromatics >1%; triggers petroleum distillate classification