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Dipropylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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