Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Diol from Mexico
This ether-diol combines propylene glycol structure with methyl ether functionality, used as a coalescing aid in paints, under HTS 2905.39.90.00 as an acyclic diol derivative. The dual hydroxyl/ether nature fits the 'other' category.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from monoethers (HTS 2909) via dual OH group documentation
• Include flash point data (Category 3 flammable liquid) for transport
• Avoid 'solvent' labeling that triggers Chapter 38 interpretation