Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (Methyl Cellosolve) from China
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (Methyl Cellosolve) is used in semiconductor manufacturing and quick-drying inks. Falls under HTS 2909.44.01 as monoalkyl ether of ethylene glycol. Chemically pure import form.
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
• Electronics-grade requires REACH-like purity certs; mismatches cause holds
• PBT chemical listing demands extra EPA notifications