Ethoxydiglycol (Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether) from China
Ethoxydiglycol is monoetherified diethylene glycol with one ethyl ether and one free hydroxyl. As ether of polyhydric alcohol, falls in HTS 2909.19.60.00 'other' category. Cosmetic solvent and penetration enhancer.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Free hydroxyl confirmed by OH number titration
• Cosmetic grade requires microbial limits testing
• Distinguish mono- vs di-ethers by equivalent weight