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Diethylene Glycol for Ink Formulations from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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