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Waste Propylene Glycol Heat Transfer Fluid

Spent glycol mixture from industrial heat exchangers and HVAC systems, degraded thermal properties. HTS 3825.50.00.00 as anti-freeze fluid waste per chapter note 6(d). Less toxic than ethylene glycol but still regulated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3820.00.00.00Lower: 24% vs 35%

If fresh propylene glycol heat transfer preparations

New inhibited propylene glycol fluids classified as anti-freeze preparations.

2905.39.10.00Higher: 40.5% vs 35%

If pure propylene glycol

Unmixed, fresh propylene glycol under Chapter 29 alcohols.

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