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Pentanol Extraction Solvent from Japan

Amyl alcohol (C5) based selective solvent for liquid-liquid extraction in chemical processing. Classifies under HTS 3824.99.9310 for mixtures containing only C11 or lower acyclic monohydric unsubstituted alcohols. Used in lab/pharma separations.

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

• HPLC purity certificates essential; declare extraction efficiency specs

• DEA watch-list if used in pharma; provide end-use statements

• Azeotrope analysis prevents misclassification as mixed solvents