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.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is put up for retail sale as a cosmetic preparation
Chapter 29 Note 2 excludes goods classifiable in Chapter 33 when put up for retail sale.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not put up for retail sale in a form that would classify it under Chapter 33 (cosmetics)
• Verify that any stabilizers are only for transport and not for specific use
• Provide purity documentation to CBSA
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.
1,3-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.
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.