Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Cellosolve) from China
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, known as Butyl Cellosolve, is a versatile solvent for paints, lacquers, and cleaning agents. It qualifies under HTS 2909.44.01 as a monoalkyl ether of ethylene glycol with a butyl alkyl group. This pure compound adheres to Chapter 29 definitions for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit NMR or GC test results to verify chemical purity and monoalkyl ether structure during customs valuation
• Classify as hazardous material (UN 2709); ensure proper UN-certified packaging to prevent import rejections
• Avoid bulk imports mixed with water beyond note (d) limits, as excess solvent may trigger mixture classification