Dipropylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether from Germany
Dipropylene glycol monophenyl ether is an aromatic ether-alcohol (C6H5O(CH2CH(OH)CH3)2) used in water-based coatings and personal care products. Classified in HTS 2909.49.15.00 as 'other' aromatic ether-alcohols meeting Chapter 29 purity requirements.
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
• Isomer specification (alpha or beta) must match technical data sheet for consistent classification
• Hydroxyl value testing confirms alcohol functionality essential for 2909 classification