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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3304.99.50.00Same rate: 35%

If Finished beauty preparations containing hexylene glycol classified by end use in Chapter 33.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If contains permitted color/stabilizer additives beyond Chapter 29 note (g) limits

Exceeds simple identification additives allowed for pure compounds.

2932.99.70.00Lower: 31.5% vs 35%

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