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
137.5%
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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
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