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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2909.49Lower: 18% vs 43%

If phenol ether functionality present

Ether-phenols classified later in heading 2909 numerical sequence.

2710.19.11Lower: 25% vs 43%

If in petroleum distillates

Chapter 27 for oil-based solvents containing ethers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify isomer structure in entry docs to differentiate from n-butyl variants

Include transport stabilizer declaration per note 2(f) if present

Watch for Chapter 29 note 3 - last numerical order governs multi-function compounds