Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether from Mexico
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPGME) is an acyclic monoether from the polyhydric alcohol dipropylene glycol. Classified in HTS 2909.19.60.00 as other ether of polyhydric alcohol, not the ethylene glycol-specific subheading. Widely used as coalescing aid in waterborne coatings.
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
• Specify propylene oxide vs ethylene oxide derivation to avoid ethylene glycol subheading
• Provide VOC content for environmental compliance declarations
• Ensure <0.1% impurities to maintain pure compound classification vs mixture