Methyl Ethyl Ketone Stabilized from Japan
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 — 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
• 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