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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)