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2-Methyl-1,3-Propanediol from Germany

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol (MPDiol) is a branched acyclic diol used in polyester resins and coatings, classified under HTS 2905.39.90.00 as an 'other' diol. The methyl substitution maintains its acyclic alcohol character.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

19.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide GC-MS analysis showing >98% single isomer purity for Chapter 29 eligibility

Declare as 'diol intermediate' not 'solvent' on commercial invoice

Ensure packaging meets UN standards for flammable liquids (Class 3)