Methyl Ethyl Ketone Stabilized from Canada

Stabilized MEK with minimal anti-oxidant to prevent peroxide formation during storage. Classified HTS 2914.12.00.00 as butanone with stabilizer necessary for preservation per Chapter Note 6(f). Used in nitrocellulose lacquers.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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

Document stabilizer <0.1% and purpose (preservation only) to qualify under Note 6(f)

Verify stabilizer doesn't render product for specific use per Chapter Note 6(e)

Bulk shipments >1000L require spill containment plans for port entry