2,3-Butylene Glycol
2,3-Butylene glycol is a less common diol isomer used in fermentation products and chiral synthesis. As a chemically defined acyclic diol, it falls under tariff item 2905.39.00 for 'other' acyclic diols.
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
• Confirm the product is a single isomer and not a mixture that could be classified elsewhere
• If it contains stabilizers, ensure they are necessary for transport per Chapter 29 Note 1(f)
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2905.39.00
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-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.
Bulk Hexylene Glycol Drums 99.5% Assay
High-assay bulk hexylene glycol packaged in 55-gallon drums for industrial distribution. It is a chemically defined diol for solvent applications, falling under tariff item 2905.39.00 as 'other' acyclic diols.
Cosmetic-Grade Butylene Glycol
Cosmetic-grade 1,3-butylene glycol with high purity for skincare formulations. It is a separate chemically defined diol per Chapter 29 Note 1(a), stabilized only for transport safety, and falls under tariff item 2905.39.00.
Cosmetic Grade Hexylene Glycol USP/NF
Pharmaceutical/cosmetic grade hexylene glycol meeting USP/NF standards, used as a humectant and solvent in personal care formulations. It is a pure diol under tariff item 2905.39.00.
Hexylene Glycol (2-Methyl-2,4-Pentanediol)
Hexylene glycol (2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol) is a colorless, viscous diol used primarily as a solvent and coupling agent. It is a chemically defined organic compound under tariff item 2905.39.00 as an acyclic diol other than ethylene or propylene glycol.