Tripropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (TPM) from China
Tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether is an aromatic ether-alcohol serving as a high-boiling solvent in paints, electronics cleaners, and inks. Classified under HTS 2909.49.10.00 due to its aromatic structure and inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm CAS number 25498-49-1 matches import documentation for note 3 verification
• Label containers with GHS hazard pictograms for ether-alcohol solvents
• Check for stabilizer presence; added stabilizers keep it in Chapter 29 if for safety