9902.02.09 - 2-Octanol (CAS No. 123-96-6) (provided for in subheading 2905.16.00)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.02.09, specifically classifies 2-Octanol (CAS No. 123-96-6). While 2-Octanol is an alcohol, and alcohols are broadly covered in Chapter 29 of the HTS (specifically under subheading 2905.16.00 for saturated monohydric alcohols), this particular classification falls under Chapter 99, which pertains to temporary legislation and modifications. This indicates that importations of 2-Octanol under this specific code are subject to special provisions or restrictions that are not part of the general tariff structure for chemicals.
Unlike the sibling categories which primarily deal with live animals across various species, or other broad chemical categories found in Chapter 29, this node isolates 2-Octanol due to specific, temporary regulatory measures. The "provided for in subheading 2905.16.00" notation within the description signifies that 2-Octanol is fundamentally a saturated monohydric alcohol, but its classification under Chapter 99 supersedes its standard chemical tariff treatment.
As a leaf node, 9902.02.09 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this category is definitive for 2-Octanol when imported under the conditions stipulated by Chapter 99. Importers should be aware that the duties, taxes, and any other import requirements may differ from those applied under its base classification in Chapter 29, due to the temporary legislative nature of this provision.