Hexylene Glycol (2-Methyl-2,4-Pentanediol) from Japan
Hexylene glycol is a colorless, viscous diol classified under HTS 2905.39.60.00 as an acyclic diol other than ethylene or propylene glycol. It is a chemically defined organic compound used primarily as a solvent and coupling agent in industrial formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets chemically defined compound criteria under Chapter 29 notes
• Ensure SDS and chemical passport documentation for customs clearance; avoid misclassification as mixtures
• Check for stabilizers - if added solely for transport, still classifiable here per Chapter 29 note (f)