1,2-Hexanediol from China

1,2-Hexanediol is an acyclic vicinal diol used as a preservative booster and humectant in cosmetics, classified under HTS 2905.39.90.00. Its adjacent hydroxyl groups provide antimicrobial synergy.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include INCI name and cosmetic-grade purity certificate

Separate from finished cosmetic products (Chapter 33)

Monitor EU REACH compliance for transatlantic supply chains