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
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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