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N-Butyl Isocyanate from Germany

N-Butyl isocyanate (CAS 111-36-4) is a chemically defined aliphatic isocyanate compound with the formula CH3(CH2)3NCO, used primarily as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis for polyurethane production and pharmaceutical intermediates. It falls under HTS 2929.10.2700 as a specific isocyanate with 'other nitrogen function' per Chapter 29 note (a), distinct from excluded products like ethyl alcohol or enzymes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

1

Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and CAS number (111-36-4) for customs verification; 2

Ensure UN-approved packaging for Hazard Class 6.1 toxic liquids; 3

Avoid misclassification as polyurethane prepolymers which fall under Chapter 39