Propylene Glycol Diethyl Ether from Japan
Propylene glycol diethyl ether is the diether of 1,2-propanediol with two ethyl groups. HTS 2909.19.60.00 as other acyclic polyhydric alcohol ether, not ethylene glycol specific. Used in ink formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Chiral center specification (R/S) not relevant for tariff but useful for pharma
• Low toxicity profile vs ethylene glycol ethers
• Boiling range specification for distillation cut verification