Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether from Canada
Triethylene glycol monomethyl ether (TGME) is an ether-alcohol solvent used in gas dehydration and hydraulic fluids. Classified under HTS 2909.49.60.00 as a chemically defined polyether-alcohol not specified elsewhere. Its structure contains multiple ether linkages and a terminal hydroxyl group.
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
• Include CAS number (34590-94-8) and purity certificates (>99%) to distinguish from mixtures
• Declare flash point and vapor pressure data for proper hazmat shipping classification
• Verify not sulfonated/nitrated derivatives which may shift to different subheadings