Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Carbitol) from Japan
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (Butyl Carbitol) functions as a solvent in textile dyeing and household products. HTS 2909.44.01 covers it as a monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol. Chemically defined without excluded additions.
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
• Use ISBP documentation standards for chemical purity assays to support valuation and classification claims
• Ensure no color/odor additions render it suitable for specific use, per note (g), to avoid reclassification
• For drum imports, verify packaging doesn't constitute 'retail sale' packing that shifts to other chapters