Methyl Cellosolve (Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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