Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DPM) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
19.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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