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Humectant Butylene Glycol USP from China

USP-grade butylene glycol used as humectant in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2905.39.10.00 as a pure acyclic diol without excluded additives.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Include USP/NF certificate and CoA; segregate from other glycols in warehouse; heavy metal testing mandatory for pharma entry

Humectant Butylene Glycol USP from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.39.10.00