Butyl Glycol Ether (2-Butoxyethanol) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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