1-Methoxy-2-Propanol Acetate
1-Methoxy-2-Propanol Acetate (PMA) is an ester of an ether-alcohol used in electronics coatings. Under Chapter 29 Note 5, esters of acid-function compounds with organic compounds are classified with the compound that occurs last in numerical order, placing it under tariff item 2909.49.00 as an ether-alcohol derivative.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ester is classified as a carboxylic acid derivative rather than an ether-alcohol
Chapter 29 Note 5 directs classification to the heading occurring last in numerical order, which could be the acid heading.
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
• Verify the purity and water content, as PMA is often sold with stabilizers that must be permitted under Chapter 29 Note 1
• If the product is used in electronics, confirm whether it meets Canadian volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations
• Keep the safety data sheet (SDS) available for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 2909.49.00
1-Methoxy-2-propanol Acetate
1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate is a glycol ether ester used as an active solvent in nail lacquers, industrial coatings, and printing inks. Its aromatic ether structure and high solvency power make it a key ingredient in formulations requiring slow evaporation and good flow. It is classified under tariff item 2909.49.00 as an ether-alcohol derivative, specifically as an 'other' ether-alcohol not elsewhere specified.
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol is an aromatic ether-alcohol with the formula C6H5OCH2CH(OH)CH3, used as a solvent in inks, coatings, and cleaning formulations. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2909.49.00 as an 'other' ether-alcohol. The product meets Chapter 29 note 1(a) criteria for classification.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylmethanol
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylmethanol, also known as solketal, is a protected glycerol derivative used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is a chemically defined glycerol ether, classified under tariff item 2909.49.00 as an 'other' ether-alcohol. The product meets Chapter 29 note 1(a) criteria as a separate chemically defined organic compound.
2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Ethanol
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2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)ethanol
2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)ethanol is a substituted aromatic ether-alcohol with methoxy and hydroxyethyl groups on a benzene ring, used in pharmaceutical synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2909.49.00 as an 'other' ether-alcohol. The product meets Chapter 29 note 1(a) criteria for classification.
2-Phenoxyethanol
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