Neopentyl Glycol Diisobutyl Ether from Mexico

Neopentyl glycol diisobutyl ether derives from dihydric neopentyl glycol with two isobutyl ether moieties. Falls in HTS 2909.19.60.00 as other acyclic polyhydric alcohol ether per Chapter 29 chemical definition. Used in polymer plasticizers.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15.5%

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

Import Tips

Branched structure confirmed by GC-MS for accurate acyclic ether identification

Steric hindrance affects reactivity; include physical property data

Common misclassification as branched hydrocarbon solvent