Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether from Japan
Triethylene glycol monomethyl ether is a specialty solvent for gas dehydration and electronics cleaning. Though technically a higher analog, it aligns with HTS 2909.44.01 interpretation for diethylene/ethylene glycol monoalkyl ethers. Pure compound per Chapter 29.
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
• Confirm molecular structure documentation matches ether-alcohol definition to prevent disputes
• Hazard class 3 flammable liquid requires proper DG declarations