Polyoxypropylene Glycol Industrial Grade from China
Industrial-grade polyoxypropylene glycol (PPG) in primary liquid form is an other polyether under HTS 3907.29.00.00, featuring propylene oxide-derived ether linkages over 95% by weight. Used in polyurethane foams, coatings, and brake fluids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Test for hydroxyl value and molecular weight to prove polymeric status vs monomeric diols
• Document as 'reactive intermediate' for manufacturing to prevent end-use misclassification
• Ensure no fittings attached if in tube form; otherwise 3917 free rate applies per US note