Diethylene Glycol Monooctyl Ether

Diethylene glycol monooctyl ether serves as a coalescing agent in latex paints and industrial cleaners. It qualifies for HTS 2909.44.0150 as an 'other' monoalkyl (octyl) ether of diethylene glycol, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined ether-alcohols.

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.

2909.44.01Same rate: 40.5%

If monobutyl ether specifically

Butyl digol has dedicated statistical suffix before 'other' category.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 40.5%

If organic composite solvents containing this compound

Chapter 38 covers prepared organic solvents not qualifying as single compounds.

2905.44.00.00Lower: 22.4% vs 40.5%

If glycerol derivative misidentified

Glycerol ethers excluded by Chapter 29 note 2(a); pure diethylene glycol ethers stay in 2909.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to avoid mixture classification

Label as 'ether-alcohol' explicitly; customs may challenge if described only as 'glycol ether'