Tripropylene Glycol

Tripropylene glycol is an acyclic triol oligomer used as a reactive diluent in polyurethanes and epoxy resins, falling under HTS 2905.39.90.00 as an 'other' acyclic alcohol derivative. Its propoxylated structure maintains diol-like reactivity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.5%+25.0%30.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.5%โ€”5.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.5%โ€”5.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany5.5%โ€”5.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan5.5%โ€”5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3907Lower: 16.5% vs 30.5%

If high molecular weight polymers

Polymer-grade polyols (>1000 MW) classify under Chapter 39 plastics.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 30.5%

If functional fluid formulations

Hydraulic fluid or lubricant base mixtures shift to preparations.

2909.49Lower: 15.5% vs 30.5%

If ether alcohol classification

Propylene oxide-derived ethers sometimes grouped by ether functionality.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Specify exact oligomer distribution (monodisperse vs polydisperse) in technical data

โ€ข Distinguish from unreactive polypropylene glycol (Chapter 39)

โ€ข Provide viscosity and hydroxyl number confirming reactive diol nature

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1,4-Butanediol

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1,5-Pentanediol

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2-Methyl-1,3-Propanediol

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Neopentyl Glycol

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1,6-Hexanediol

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