Butyl Glycol Ether (2-Butoxyethanol) from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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