Isopropanol Water Cleaning Mixture from China
A formulated blend of isopropanol (propan-2-ol) and water used as a precision cleaning agent for electronics manufacturing. Falls under HTS 3824.99.9330 as a 'not elsewhere specified' chemical preparation consisting of mixtures of acyclic monohydric unsubstituted alcohols. The preparation aspect distinguishes it from pure alcohols.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Provide precise percentage breakdown of alcohol to water ratio in commercial invoice to prevent disputes over 'mixture' status
• Comply with TSCA import requirements by pre-registering the mixture with EPA if new to US market
• Avoid common pitfall of shipping in consumer packaging which may trigger retail set classifications