Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Digol) from China
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is a colorless liquid used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and cleaning formulations. It falls under HTS 2909.44.0150 as it is a monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol ('butyl' alkyl group), chemically defined and not specifically excluded. This ether-alcohol combines ether and alcohol functionalities in its structure.
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
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (CAS 112-34-5) and purity certificates to confirm classification as a monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol
• Ensure SDS includes safety data for ether-alcohols; verify no added stabilizers that might shift to note 2(f)