Monoethylene Glycol for Polyester Production from China

Refined ethylene glycol specifically for polymerization into polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and fibers. HTS 2905.31.00.00 covers this pure diol as a separate organic compound under chapter note (a). Not excluded as it remains chemically defined without specific-use additives.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Submit manufacturer's spec sheet confirming <0.1% impurities for pure compound status

Check REACH-like equivalency if from EU; U.S. requires TSCA pre-notification

Avoid bulk tankers without proper lining to prevent contamination reclassification