Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Digol) from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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)