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Stabilized Thiodiglycol for Dye Synthesis

Thiodiglycol with added stabilizer for safe transport in reactive dye manufacturing processes. HTS 2930.70.00.00 covers such preparations per Chapter 29 note (f) when stabilizer is solely for preservation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+20.0%23.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.11.50.00Higher: 44% vs 23.7%

If when used directly in synthetic dye manufacturing as coupler

Dye intermediates classified by function in Chapter 32, not as base chemicals.

2930.90Lower: 16.2% vs 23.7%

If sulfur dye sulfides other than thiodiglycol

Other specific organo-sulfur dye compounds have separate 2930.90 provisions.

2903.69Lower: 16.2% vs 23.7%

If imported as glycol ethers without sulfur emphasis

Ether classification might apply if principal function interpreted differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document stabilizer type/concentration (<1%) to prove it doesn't create specific use suitability

• Avoid colorants or odorants that could trigger note (g) reclassification requirements

• Segregate from dye intermediates during import to prevent 3204 classification