Butyl Glycol Ether (2-Butoxyethanol) from Canada
2-Butoxyethanol is the classic butyl ether-alcohol used in household cleaners and paints. HTS 2909.49.60.00 as 'other' ether-alcohol, chemically defined with formula C6H14O2. Widely recognized solvent meeting all Chapter 29 organic compound criteria.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• California Prop 65 warning required for consumer products containing >0.1%
• Biodegradation data (ultimate >60% OECD 301) supports green chemistry claims
• Common misclassification as Chapter 38 avoided by >98% purity documentation