Isopropanol Water Cleaning Mixture from Japan
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 — 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
• 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