1-Ethoxy-2,3-propanediol

1-Ethoxy-2,3-propanediol is an ether-alcohol-phenol derivative used as a reactive diluent in polyurethane coatings and epoxy resins. Though primarily ether-alcohol, its phenolic substitution qualifies it under the ether-phenol/ether-alcohol-phenol heading 2909. Supplied as viscous liquid with transport stabilizers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%5.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2909.43.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 30.5%

If purely ether-alcohol without phenolic substitution

Absence of phenolic ring shifts to earlier ether-alcohol subheadings within 2909.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 30.5%

If when pre-mixed as 50% solution in reactive monomers

Chemical preparations diluted beyond stabilizer allowances classify as mixtures under Chapter 38.

3909.50.50.00Higher: 41.3% vs 30.5%

If imported as fully polymerized resin component

Polymerized ether derivatives become amino-resins under Chapter 39 rather than monomers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit structural formula and CAS number (52214-84-5) confirming classification within ether-alcohol-phenol scope

Verify solvent content <5%; solutions exceeding transport/stabilizer limits per Chapter Note 6(e) reclassify as mixtures

Avoid bulk packaging without stabilizers; unprotected shipments risk polymerization and customs rejection