Triethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether from Japan
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 — 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
• 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