Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether from Germany
Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether is a specialty aromatic ether-alcohol used in resins, perfumes, and as a chemical intermediate. It falls under HTS 2909.49.10.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3, with its phenyl group conferring aromatic character.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include NMR spectrum or GC analysis confirming aromatic ether-alcohol identity
• Declare exact isomer composition as mixtures of isomers classify here
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger Chapter 38 prepared goods classification