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Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (Methyl Cellosolve) from Japan

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 — 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

Electronics-grade requires REACH-like purity certs; mismatches cause holds

PBT chemical listing demands extra EPA notifications