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