Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Carbitol) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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