Industrial MEK Solvent Drums from Japan
Bulk methyl ethyl ketone packaged in 55-gallon steel drums for industrial solvent applications. Pure butanone under HTS 2914.12.00.00 as acyclic ketone without other functions. Key solvent in printing inks.
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
• Use UN-approved drums (1H1/Y1.5/150) with proper closure for hazardous transport
• Provide flash point (-9°C) and azeotrope data in import declaration
• Avoid water-diluted shipments; solutions may classify differently per Note 6(d)