Hexylene Glycol Diethyl Ether

Hexylene glycol diethyl ether from 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol fully etherified. Higher acyclic polyhydric alcohol ether for HTS 2909.19.60.00 classification. Coalescent in latex paints.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2905.49Lower: 15.5% vs 40.5%

If parent hexylene glycol

Higher diols separately classified.

3209.10.00.00Lower: 40.1% vs 40.5%

If paint formulations containing

Paints/varnishes supersede individual solvents.

3814.00.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If organic solvent mixtures

Commercial solvent blends in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Branched six-carbon diol ether confirmed by carbon NMR

• MFFT (minimum film formation temperature) data relevant

• Slow evaporation rate specification

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