Diethylene Glycol from Mexico
Diethylene glycol (DEG) is an acyclic diol formed by two ethylene glycol units linked by ether bonds, used as a building block in unsaturated polyester resins, classified under HTS 2905.39.90.00. Despite ether linkages, its primary diol nature prevails.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• ,Include toxicity profile distinguishing from higher-toxicity triethylene glycol
• Monitor DEA Watch List status for import restrictions