Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (Cellosolve) from China
Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether (Cellosolve) is used in inks, dyes, and as a coupling agent in cleaners. It is classified in HTS 2909.44.01 as a monoalkyl ether of ethylene glycol. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined ether-alcohols.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label with exact chemical name and percentage to comply with TSCA import requirements for new chemicals
• For stabilizer-added imports, document necessity for transport per note (f) to maintain heading classification