Diglycol Monomethyl Ether from China
Diglycol monomethyl ether (diethylene glycol monomethyl ether) serves as a coalescing aid in latex paints and as a solvent in printing inks. This product falls under HTS 2909.44.0110 as a monomethyl ether of diethylene glycol meeting Chapter 29 chemical definition criteria. Its dual solubility properties enhance paint film formation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document low water content (<0.5%) and acid number to qualify as chemically pure compound
• Include viscosity and refractive index specs matching pharmacopeia standards
• Avoid bulk packaging over 378L IBCs without special UN approval for Hazard Class 3