Propanol Isopropanol Antifreeze Base from China
Concentrated mixture of propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol serving as base for industrial antifreeze formulations. Falls under HTS 3824.99.9330 as other chemical preparations of acyclic monohydric alcohol mixtures from chemical industries. Distinguished from finished consumer antifreeze products.
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
• Classify as UN1263 Paint related material for hazmat shipping to match alcohol flash points
• Document intended industrial end-use to prevent reclassification as consumer automotive chemical
• Monitor water content; excessive dilution may qualify as waste under heading 3825 restrictions