Diethylene Glycol Monopropyl Ether

A C3 alkyl ether of diethylene glycol used in cosmetic formulations and brake fluids. Falls under 'other' monoalkyl ethers of diethylene glycol per HTS 2909.44.0150, as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note 1(a).

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.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If mixtures for retail cosmetic sale

Chapter 33 covers formulated preparations for skin care, not pure compounds.

2909.43.00.00Same rate: 40.5%

If lower alkyl chain variants

Specific provisions for monomethyl or monoethyl ethers precede 'other'.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If industrial chemical mixtures

Non-chemically defined blends fall to Chapter 38 chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

For cosmetic use, ensure compliance with FDA indirect additives list alongside HTS docs

Verify no halogenation/sulfonation that triggers derivative provisions in heading text