1-Methoxy-2-Propanol Acetate from Mexico
PMA (propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate) is an ester of ether-alcohol used in electronics coatings. Falls under HTS 2909.49.60.00 via ester classification rule staying with parent ether-alcohol. Chapter 29 note (A) governs cross-subchapter ester placement.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cite Chapter 29 note (A) for ester classification following parent ether-alcohol heading
• Lower odor than acetates requires GC confirmation of structure
• Electronics grade (>99.5%) needs USP/ACS grade certificates