1-Ethoxy-2,3-propanediol from Germany
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.
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
• 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