Propylene Glycol in 55-Gallon Drums
Bulk propylene glycol in 55-gallon drums is propane-1,2-diol, a separate chemically defined organic compound. The packaging in industrial drums does not affect its classification under tariff item 2905.32.00, as it remains a pure chemical compound.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure propylene glycol and not a mixture
• Keep shipping documents and certificates of analysis for CBSA
• If the product is repackaged into retail containers, the classification remains the same as long as it is pure
Related Products under Tariff item 2905.32.00
Aircraft Deicing Propylene Glycol 98%
Aircraft deicing propylene glycol is a high-purity (98%) form of propane-1,2-diol, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is imported as a pure diol component, not as a formulated deicing fluid, and therefore falls under tariff item 2905.32.00 for propylene glycol.
Cosmetic Grade Propylene Glycol
Cosmetic grade propylene glycol is a purified form of propane-1,2-diol, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is imported as a pure chemical for use as a humectant or solvent in cosmetics, and its end use does not affect classification under tariff item 2905.32.00.
Food Grade Propylene Glycol FCC
Food grade propylene glycol is propane-1,2-diol certified to Food Chemicals Codex standards, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is imported as a pure chemical for use as a humectant in food products, and its food-grade certification does not change its classification under tariff item 2905.32.00.
Humectant Propylene Glycol for Tobacco
Humectant propylene glycol for tobacco is high-purity propane-1,2-diol, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is imported as a pure chemical for use in tobacco manufacturing, and the end use does not affect classification under tariff item 2905.32.00.
Industrial Propylene Glycol 99.5%
Industrial propylene glycol is a 99.5% pure form of propane-1,2-diol, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is imported as a pure chemical for use in antifreeze, deicing fluids, and polymer production, and its technical grade does not affect classification under tariff item 2905.32.00.
Low-Toxicity Propylene Glycol for Pet Food
Low-toxicity propylene glycol for pet food is propane-1,2-diol, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is imported as a pure chemical for use in pet food applications, and its low-toxicity testing does not affect classification under tariff item 2905.32.00.