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Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG)

PTMEG is a liquid polyether polyol in primary form, classified in HTS 3907.29.00.00 as other polyethers with tetrahydrofuran-derived ether units comprising over 95% by weight. It serves as a key intermediate for spandex fibers and polyurethane elastomers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3907.91Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If unsaturated polyether variant

Aromatic polyethers have specific subheading; saturation level determines series placement.

3909.20.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If reacted into polyurethane prepolymer

Advanced reaction products classified in polyurethane subheadings, not primary polyethers.

2909.49.30.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If low molecular weight diol form

Short-chain polyethers treated as polyhydric alcohols in Chapter 29, not polymers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include monomer weight percentage certification; PTMEG must meet 95% ether unit threshold

Ship in industrial drums/barrels marked 'not for consumer use' to prevent 3923 packaging misclassification

Beware bulk vs packaged; retail packs may fall under 3923.10 if <38.1cm dimensions per US note

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