Butyl Cellosolve (2-Butoxyethanol)
Butyl Cellosolve is the monobutyl ether of ethylene glycol, a colorless liquid with a mild odor used primarily as a solvent in paints, coatings, and cleaning formulations. It falls under HTS 2909.43.00.00 as a chemically defined monobutyl ether of ethylene glycol, fitting Chapter 29's scope for separate organic compounds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 5.5% | +35.0% | 40.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| šØš¦Canada | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| š©šŖGermany | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| šÆšµJapan | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If diluted in water or solvents for retail cleaning products
Solutions put up for specific uses like cleaning fall under mixtures of Chapter 38, not pure compounds of Chapter 29.
If containing >70% petroleum distillates as solvent blend
Blends with hydrocarbons are classified as petroleum oils in Chapter 27 rather than pure ether-alcohols.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify purity and concentration via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification; ensure SDS documentation for hazardous material handling
ā¢ Common pitfall: misclassifying diluted solutions as mixtures under Chapter 38
Related Products under HTS 2909.43.00.00
Butyl Diglyme (Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether)
Butyl Diglyme is the monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol, serving as a high-boiling solvent in inks, dyes, and chemical reactions. Classified under HTS 2909.43.00.00 due to its chemical definition as a monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol within Chapter 29's ether-alcohols.
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate
This is the acetate ester of monobutyl ether of ethylene glycol, used in lacquers and nail polish removers as a coalescing agent. Though an ester, it derives from the ether-alcohol of 2909.43 and is classified here per Chapter 29 ester rules prioritizing later headings.
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Carbitol)
Known as Butyl Carbitol, this monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol acts as a solvent in household cleaners and inks. It qualifies under HTS 2909.43.00.00 as a pure ether-alcohol compound per Chapter 29 definitions.
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)Ethanol
This compound is the monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol, a slow-evaporating solvent for industrial coatings and dyes. HTS 2909.43.00.00 covers it explicitly as a chemically defined diethylene glycol monobutyl ether.
Butoxyethyl Acetate
Butoxyethyl Acetate is the ester derivative of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, used in inks and lacquers. Classified in 2909.43.00.00 following Chapter 29 rules for esters of ether-alcohols.
High Purity Butyl Cellosolve Solvent
Laboratory-grade monobutyl ether of ethylene glycol (>99% pure) for chemical synthesis and extractions. Falls under HTS 2909.43.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound without additives.