Methyl Ethyl Ketone Stabilized from China
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 — China → United States
38.1%
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
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)
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