Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Carbitol) from Mexico
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is a colorless liquid ether-alcohol used as a solvent in paints, inks, and cleaners. It falls under HTS 2909.49.60.00 as an 'other' ether-alcohol derivative, chemically defined with the structure featuring both ether and hydroxyl groups. This classification applies to its pure form for industrial solvent applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to verify ether-alcohol structure for Chapter 29 classification
• Ensure packaging complies with DOT hazardous material regulations for flammable liquids during import
• Avoid misclassification as a simple alcohol by confirming ether linkages in lab analysis documentation