Cosmetic Grade Hexylene Glycol USP/NF
Pharmaceutical/cosmetic grade hexylene glycol meeting USP/NF standards, classified as the pure diol under HTS 2905.39.60.00. Used as humectant and solvent in personal care formulations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Finished beauty preparations containing hexylene glycol classified by end use in Chapter 33.
If contains permitted color/stabilizer additives beyond Chapter 29 note (g) limits
Exceeds simple identification additives allowed for pure compounds.
If chemically modified with heterocyclic structure
Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen in ring classified in heading 2932.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USP/NF certificate of analysis; cosmetic grade still classified as chemical, not finished cosmetic
• FDA cosmetic notification may be required if re-exported in finished products; maintain bulk chemical status
• Avoid retail packaging - bulk drums preserve Chapter 29 classification vs Chapter 33 consumer goods
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Pharma Intermediate Hexylene Glycol
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Industrial Grade Hexylene Glycol 99% Pure
High-purity hexylene glycol for industrial applications, specifically enumerated under HTS 2905.39.60.00 as a diol. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined acyclic alcohols.
Hexylene Glycol with Transport Stabilizer
Hexylene glycol containing polymerization inhibitor/stabilizer necessary for safe transport, explicitly covered under HTS 2905.39.60.00 per Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified with parent diol.
Bulk Hexylene Glycol Drums 99.5% Assay
High assay bulk hexylene glycol packaged in 55-gallon drums for industrial distribution, specifically identified under HTS 2905.39.60.00. Chemically defined diol for solvent applications.