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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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