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Cosmetic Grade Propylene Glycol

Propylene glycol specially purified for cosmetic formulations as humectant and solvent. Meets Chapter 29 note (a) as chemically defined organic compound suitable for multiple uses including personal care products under HTS 2905.32.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3304.99.50.00Lower: 35% vs 40.5%

If in beauty/makeup preparations ≥70% concentration

High-concentration mixtures in retail cosmetic forms classify under Chapter 33.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If with added preservatives exceeding Chapter 29 stabilizer limits

Preparations with functional additives beyond safety/transport purposes fall under Chapter 38.

2915.90.50Lower: 28.8% vs 40.5%

If esterified with saturated acyclic acids

Esters of acyclic alcohols classify under later oxygen-function headings per Chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit microbial testing results (<100 CFU/g) required for cosmetic ingredient approval

Label containers 'For Cosmetic Use Only' to distinguish from USP/food grades

Monitor heavy metal content (<5 ppm) per cosmetic safety standards

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