2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Ethanol from China
Methoxyethoxyethanol (MEETH) or DEGME, used in textile dyeing assistants. HTS 2909.49.60.00 as diethylene glycol methyl ether-alcohol. Pure compound meeting all Chapter 29 applicability criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Hygroscopic; store <50% RH to prevent water pickup
• Biodegradable >65% confirms OECD compliance
• Low toxicity (LD50 >5000 mg/kg) supports less restrictive labeling