Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DPM) from China
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM) functions as a versatile solvent in water-based paints, cleaners, and coupling agent. It qualifies for HTS 2909.49.10.00 as an aromatic ether-alcohol specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide technical data sheet confirming ether-alcohol structure and aromatic nature
• Ensure DOT-compliant packaging for Class 3 flammable liquids
• Monitor for anti-dusting agents; minor safety additives allowed but cannot change general use