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2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Ethanol

2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Ethanol (DEGME) is a diethylene glycol methyl ether-alcohol used in textile dyeing assistants. As a pure chemically defined compound meeting all Chapter 29 applicability criteria, it falls under tariff item 2909.49.00 for other ether-alcohols.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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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-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.

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-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

2-Phenoxyethanol is an aromatic ether-alcohol with the formula C6H5OCH2CH2OH, featuring a phenyl group attached to an ethoxyethanol chain. It is used as a preservative and solvent in various applications. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it is classified under tariff item 2909.49.00 as an 'other' ether-alcohol.