Diethylene Glycol Monohexyl Ether from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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