Cellosolve Solvent (Technical Grade Methyl Cellosolve) from Canada
Technical grade Cellosolve (ethylene glycol monomethyl ether) is used in industrial cleaning compounds and as a coupling agent in water-based coatings. HTS 2909.44.0110 applies to this chemically defined ether-alcohol per chapter notes (a). Lower purity than USP but suitable for general industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Specify technical grade (95-98% purity) on invoice to distinguish from USP/pharma grades
• Include water content analysis (<2%) to confirm chemically defined status vs mixtures
• Provide GHS labeling compliant with OSHA HazCom 2012 for customs inspection