Cellosolve Solvent (Technical Grade Methyl Cellosolve) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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