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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)