Tripropylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether from Japan
High boiling ether-alcohol for defoamers and coalescents. HTS 2909.49.60.00 covers longer chain poly(propylene glycol) monoethers. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 organic compound definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Viscosity 25-35 cSt @20°C specification confirms grade
• Low foam characteristics verified by Ross-Miles test
• Flash point >140°C qualifies for less restrictive shipping