Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Carbitol) from Japan
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is an aromatic ether-alcohol used as a solvent in industrial coatings, inks, and cleaners. It falls under HTS 2909.49.10.00 as an aromatic ether-alcohol described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers specific organic chemicals regulated for tariff purposes.
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
• Verify chemical purity and obtain Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification under additional U.S. note 3
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper UN packaging for flammable liquid transport
• Avoid misclassification as a mixture by confirming it's a chemically defined compound