Isopropanol Water Cleaning Mixture from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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