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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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