Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DGME) from Japan
Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (DGME), also known as methoxy diglycol, is a colorless liquid used as a solvent in paints, inks, and cleaning formulations. It falls under HTS 2909.44.01 as a monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol, specifically with a methyl group. This chemically defined compound is imported in bulk for industrial applications.
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
• Provide detailed chemical composition and purity certificates to confirm classification as a chemically defined monoalkyl ether under Chapter 29
• Ensure SDS (Safety Data Sheets) comply with HAZMAT regulations for solvent imports; improper labeling can lead to customs delays
• Verify stabilizer content does not exceed levels that would reclassify under note exclusions for specific use preparations