Diethylene Glycol for Ink Formulations from China
Low-odor 2,2'-Oxydiethanol for flexographic and gravure ink applications as viscosity modifier and humectant. Meets printing ink industry volatility and odor specifications. Pure ether-alcohol under HTS 2909.41.00.00.
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
• Headspace GC for odor compounds (<5 ppm total volatiles) and amine odor test required
• Hygroscopicity and evaporation rate specifications critical for ink performance
• UV stability testing prevents discoloration in light-exposed inks