Polyethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether (n=4)
Polyethylene glycol monophenyl ether with 4 ethylene oxide units is a chemically defined aromatic ether-alcohol surfactant intermediate. It qualifies under HTS 2909.49.15.00 as an 'other' aromatic ether-alcohol per Chapter 29 definitions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 5.5% | +25.0% | 30.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 5.5% | โ | 5.5% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 5.5% | โ | 5.5% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 5.5% | โ | 5.5% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 5.5% | โ | 5.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If nonionic surface-active preparation
Ether-alcohol surfactants in commercial forms shift to Chapter 34.
If reaction mass with impurities
Technical-grade mixtures not meeting chemical definition classify as 3824.
If guaiacol derivative
Specific methoxyphenol ether-alcohols have dedicated subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Molecular weight distribution data required to confirm chemically defined status
โข Cloud point and HLB value documentation supports surfactant intermediate classification
Related Products under HTS 2909.49.15.00
Triethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether
Triethylene glycol monophenyl ether (C6H5O(CH2CH2O)3H) is a higher molecular weight aromatic ether-alcohol used in industrial cleaners and electronics manufacturing. It qualifies for HTS 2909.49.15.00 as an 'other' aromatic ether-alcohol under Chapter 29 organic compounds.
2-Phenoxyethanol
2-Phenoxyethanol is an aromatic ether-alcohol compound with the formula C6H5OCH2CH2OH, featuring a phenyl group attached to an ethoxyethanol chain. It falls under HTS 2909.49.15.00 as an aromatic ether-alcohol derivative, chemically defined and used primarily as a preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol (C6H5OCH2CH(OH)CH3) is an aromatic ether-alcohol used as a solvent in inks, coatings, and cleaning formulations. Classified under HTS 2909.49.15.00 as 'other' aromatic ether-alcohols, it meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds.
Ethylene Glycol Monobenzyl Ether
Ethylene glycol monobenzyl ether (C6H5CH2OCH2CH2OH) features a benzyl aromatic group linked to ethylene glycol, used in specialty solvents and fragrances. It falls under HTS 2909.49.15.00 as an aromatic ether-alcohol derivative per Chapter 29 notes.
Dipropylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether
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.
2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)ethanol
2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)ethanol is a substituted aromatic ether-alcohol with methoxy and hydroxyethyl groups on benzene ring, used in pharmaceutical synthesis. Falls under HTS 2909.49.15.00 as 'other' aromatic ether-alcohol derivatives.