1-Methoxy-2-Propanol (Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether) from China
1-Methoxy-2-propanol is an acyclic ether-alcohol derived from monohydric methanol and propylene glycol, used in paints and coatings. While ether-alcohols have separate provisions, this specific isomer falls under 'other' acyclic ethers of monohydric alcohols at HTS 2909.19.18.00 per tariff structure. It meets Chapter 29 criteria for classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include REACH compliance documentation if from EU and TSCA inventory status
• Specify hydroxyl value and ether content in technical data sheet
• Use secondary containment packaging for potential spill prevention