Glycidol (2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol) from Germany
Glycidol is a viscous liquid epoxy alcohol containing a three-membered epoxide ring, used as a reactive diluent in epoxy resin formulations and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2910.90.91.00 as an epoxyalcohol with a three-membered ring, distinct from excluded epoxides noted in chapter provisions. The compound's epoxy functionality makes it essential for polymer cross-linking applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates as impurities may affect classification; ensure SDS compliance with EPA TSCA for epoxy compounds; avoid bulk packaging that mimics Chapter 28 solvents