Tripropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (TPM) from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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