Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (Cellosolve) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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