Thiodiglycol Ink Solvent TGS-100 from Mexico

Commercial thiodiglycol branded as TGS-100, primarily used as a humectant and solvent in water-based inkjet formulations. Remains under HTS 2930.70.00.00 as the pure compound despite ink industry application.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide evidence of >90% purity to distinguish from ink preparations in Chapter 32 or 38

Register under TSCA if not on inventory; submit PMN if modified formulation

Bulk packaging must show it's not retail-packed to avoid 3212 classification