Methyl Cellosolve (Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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