Triethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether from Germany
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.
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
• 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