Propylene Glycol Diacetate from Japan
Propylene glycol diacetate, or 1,2-propanediol diacetate, is the diacetate ester derived from propylene glycol. Falls under HTS 2915.39.47.00 as an acetate of a polyhydric alcohol ether. Used in polymer plasticizers, flavors, and fragrance compounds.
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
• Label with CAS# 31515-73-2 and ≥99% purity to distinguish from food-grade propylene glycol monoacetates
• Requires proper ventilation declaration; volatile organic compound (VOC) exempt status varies by end-use