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Diethylene Glycol Monopropyl Ether from Japan

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).

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

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

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