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Diethylene Glycol Monohexyl Ether

A higher alkyl monoether of diethylene glycol used in specialty coatings and inks. Classified under HTS 2909.44.0150 as 'other' monoalkyl ethers of diethylene glycol beyond common butyl or methyl types. Its structure features the characteristic ether-alcohol chain required by Chapter 29 heading 2909.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2909.49Lower: 15.5% vs 40.5%

If aromatic ether-alcohol derivative

Aromatic ether-phenols or derivatives fall later in 2909.49 numerical order per Chapter 29 note 4.

2915.90.18Lower: 29.2% vs 40.5%

If primarily classified by saturated acyclic alcohol function

If oxygen function dominates over ether, may shift to Chapter 29 alcohol headings.

3402.90.50Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If surface active preparations containing this ether

When put up as cleaners or surfactants, moves to Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include structural formula and alkyl chain length specification to distinguish from monoethyl/butyl ethers

• Check for anti-dusting agents; additions for safety may still qualify under note 2(g) if not use-specific

• Avoid classifying as 'parts' of formulations - pure compound status requires lab assay certificates

Related Products under HTS 2909.44.01.50

Diethylene Glycol Monoisobutyl Ether

Branched isomer monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol for use in water-based coatings. Classified in HTS 2909.44.0150 'other' as it doesn't match specific monoethers like butyl, but retains ether-alcohol structure of heading 2909.

Diethylene Glycol Monoethylhexyl Ether

Complex alkyl chain ether-alcohol used in plasticizers. 'Other' category HTS 2909.44.0150 for non-standard monoalkyl ethers of diethylene glycol.

Diethylene Glycol Monoisopropyl Ether

Isopropyl variant for specialty solvents. HTS 2909.44.0150 'other' monoalkyl ether.

Diethylene Glycol Monobenzyl Ether

Benzyl-substituted ether for fragrance intermediates. 'Other' under 2909.44.0150 though aromatic consideration.

Diethylene Glycol Monocyclohexyl Ether

Cyclohexyl ether for rubber processing aids. HTS 2909.44.0150 classification.

Diethylene Glycol Monoallyl Ether

Unsaturated allyl ether for polymer synthesis. 'Other' monoalkyl ether HTS 2909.44.0150.