Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) from China
Methyl isobutyl ketone (CH3COCH2CH(CH3)2) is a branched acyclic ketone widely used as a solvent in paints, inks, and extraction processes. HTS 2914.19.00.00 covers this as an 'other' acyclic ketone lacking additional oxygen functions, aligning with Chapter 29 for pure organic compounds. Its volatility suits industrial applications without formulation exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify TSCA registration for US entry; provide flash point data for DOT shipping
• Pitfall: paint formulations containing MIBK classify under Chapter 32, not pure chemical