Butyl Cellosolve (2-Butoxyethanol) from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and concentration via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification; ensure SDS documentation for hazardous material handling
• Common pitfall: misclassifying diluted solutions as mixtures under Chapter 38