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Propylene Glycol USP/BP

Propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), dihydric acyclic alcohol meeting USP/BP standards for food/pharma use. HTS 2905.49.50.01 classification as polyhydric acyclic alcohol.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.60.00Lower: 24.9% vs 43%

If mixtures containing sorbitol/mannitol

Specific mixtures of polyhydric alcohols have dedicated heading

3302.10Lower: 12.5% vs 43%

If food flavoring preparations

Flavorings classified by function regardless of carrier

2208.90Lower: 12.5% vs 43%

If spirits/flavoring extracts

Undenatured ethyl alcohol mixtures excluded by chapter note

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Dual USP/EP certification simplifies EU-US trade

• Heavy metal limits critical for pharma grade acceptance

• Distinguish from technical grade (different purity specs)