Ethoxydiglycol (Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Free hydroxyl confirmed by OH number titration
• Cosmetic grade requires microbial limits testing
• Distinguish mono- vs di-ethers by equivalent weight