1,3-Propanediol
1,3-Propanediol, a colorless viscous liquid with two hydroxyl groups on a three-carbon chain, used in industrial applications. It is an acyclic diol other than ethylene glycol or glycerol, classified under tariff item 2905.39.00.
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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Related Products under Tariff item 2905.39.00
1,2-Hexanediol
1,2-Hexanediol, an acyclic vicinal diol with adjacent hydroxyl groups, used as a preservative booster and humectant in cosmetics. It is a separate chemically defined compound and falls under tariff item 2905.39.00 as an 'other' diol.
1,3-Butylene Glycol
1,3-Butylene glycol (1,3-butanediol) is a chemically defined acyclic diol with two hydroxyl groups on a four-carbon chain. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a chemical intermediate. It falls under tariff item 2905.39.00 as an 'other' acyclic diol.
1,4-Butanediol
1,4-Butanediol (BDO), an acyclic diol used in polyurethane and spandex production. Its straight-chain structure with terminal hydroxyl groups places it under tariff item 2905.39.00 as an 'other' diol.
1,4-Butylene Glycol
1,4-Butylene glycol (1,4-butanediol) is an acyclic diol used as a solvent and chemical intermediate, particularly in polyurethane production. It is a chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 and falls under tariff item 2905.39.00 as 'other' acyclic diols.
1,5-Pentanediol
1,5-Pentanediol, a linear five-carbon acyclic diol used in cosmetics, inks, and polymer synthesis. It fits the 'other acyclic diols' category and is classified under tariff item 2905.39.00.
1,6-Hexanediol
1,6-Hexanediol, a long-chain acyclic diol used in polyurethane elastomers and acrylates. Its six-carbon chain provides flexibility, and it is classified under tariff item 2905.39.00 as an 'other' diol.