Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether from Canada
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPM) serves as a slow-evaporating solvent in water-based coatings. HTS 2909.49.60.00 covers this branched ether-alcohol as 'other' not elsewhere specified. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic ether-alcohols.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide isomer specification (e.g
• 1-methoxy-2-propanol mixture) as classification considers dominant structure
• Include VOC content declaration for EPA compliance on solvent imports
• Avoid Chapter 38 by importing >95% pure, not as formulated product