Butyl Glycol Solvent (BG) from Germany

Commonly called Butyl Glycol, this is ethylene glycol monobutyl ether used in water-based paints. Chapter 29 heading 2909.43.00.00 covers its ether-alcohol structure.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15.5%

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

Import Tips

Flash point documentation for IMDG shipping; avoid retail mislabeling

Pitfall: water-diluted as Chapter 28 salts