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Diethylene Glycol Monoisobutyl Ether from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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