Ethylene Glycol Monobenzyl Ether

Aromatic ether-alcohol used in fragrance fixatives and plasticizers. HTS 2909.49.60.00 for benzyl-substituted ether-alcohols not specifically provided. Chemically defined with phenylmethyl ether-alcohol structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico5.5%—5.5%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada5.5%—5.5%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany5.5%—5.5%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan5.5%—5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2909.30.60.00Same rate: 30.5%

If aromatic ether-phenols

Compounds with phenolic OH classified as ether-phenols earlier.

3302.90.10Higher: 35% vs 30.5%

If perfume fragrance mixtures

Odoriferous mixtures for perfumery classified in Chapter 33.

2916.20.50.00Lower: 28.7% vs 30.5%

If acetate ester derivative dominates

Cyclic polymer esters classified later per Chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• IFRA compliance certificate required for fragrance industry use

• Refractive index 1.505-1.510 specification confirms purity

• Biodegradation >70% confirms environmental compliance

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Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

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Ethylene Glycol Monohexyl Ether

A higher alkyl ether-alcohol used in coatings and inks, featuring one ethylene glycol unit with hexyl ether chain. Falls under HTS 2909.49.60.00 as 'other' ether-alcohols not specifically named. Chemically defined with ether and alcohol functional groups per Chapter 29 notes.

Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether

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.

Propylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether

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Tetraethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether

Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (Tetraglyme) used as a polar aprotic solvent in batteries and extractions. While technically a diether, classified under ether-alcohols broadly in HTS 2909.49.60.00 for glycol ether series. Chemically defined per Chapter notes.