Polyethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether from Germany
Low molecular weight PEG monoethyl ether used in pharmaceutical formulations. Classified HTS 2909.49.60.00 as ether-alcohol; higher polymers go to Chapter 39. Chemically defined oligomer with n=3-6 ethylene oxide units.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Molecular weight distribution (Mw <600) determines Chapter 29 vs 39 classification
• USP/NF monograph compliance required for drug master files
• Ethylene oxide residual (<10 ppm) testing certificate mandatory