Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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