Methyl Cellosolve (Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether) from Germany
Methyl Cellosolve is the commercial name for ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (CH3OCH2CH2OH), a key industrial solvent for inks, dyes, and lacquers. It qualifies for HTS 2909.44.0110 as a chemically pure monomethyl ether of ethylene glycol per Chapter 29 notes. This versatile solvent mixes water solubility with organic solvency.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoices specifying CAS number 109-86-4 and 'chemically defined' status to prevent reclassification
• Comply with TSCA import certification requirements for new chemical substances entering US commerce
• Watch for REACH documentation if transshipping from EU; provide equivalent US EPA declarations