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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico5.5%—5.5%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada5.5%—5.5%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany5.5%—5.5%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan5.5%—5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3402.90.50Higher: 38.7% vs 30.5%

If in surface-active cleaning preparations

Ether-alcohols formulated as detergents shift to Chapter 34 organic surface-active agents.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 30.5%

If chemical mixture for electronic cleaning

Specialty chemical preparations containing >50% ether-alcohols classify under 3824.

2909.49Same rate: 30.5%

If non-aromatic isomer

Aliphatic ether-alcohols fall under different subheading 2909.49.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Require GC-MS analysis confirming ether-alcohol structure and absence of impurities affecting classification

• Biodegradability data may be needed for environmental compliance declarations

• Avoid importing in consumer packaging to prevent reclassification under Chapter 34 cleaning preparations

Related Products under HTS 2909.49.15.00

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.

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.

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.