Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (DGMBE) from Germany
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol, a butyl ether derivative of diethylene glycol used as a coalescing agent in latex paints. While technically an ether-alcohol derivative, pure forms are imported under the principal ether-alcohol heading HTS 2909.41.00.00. Essential for high-performance coatings and cleaners.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity and isomer specification to prevent misclassification as 'other ether-alcohols'
• Comply with TSCA import certification requirements for new chemical substances
• Include flash point certification (>77°C) for proper DOT shipping classification