Pharma Intermediate Hexylene Glycol

Hexylene glycol used as reaction intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, classified under HTS 2905.39.60.00 as pure acyclic diol. Meets all Chapter 29 chemical definition criteria.

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.

2933.99.97.01Lower: 6.5% vs 35%

If used primarily as hormone intermediate per 2937 note

Hormone intermediates take precedence regardless of chemical structure.

3001.90.01Lower: Free vs 35%

If pre-formulated pharmaceutical bulk active with excipients

Pharmaceutical bulk forms containing multiple components classified in Chapter 30.

3822Lower: 10% vs 35%

If diagnostic reagent grade with biological components

Diagnostic reagents containing organic chemicals classified in 3822.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statement if importing under pharmaceutical provisions; still chemical classification

DEA documentation if final pharma product controlled; bulk chemical itself not scheduled

Maintain CoA showing absence of heavy metals for pharma intermediate qualification