HS Code Subheading

Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909

2909.44 Subheading
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries

About HS Code 290944

This category covers monoalkyl ethers of ethylene glycol or diethylene glycol, and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified in heading 2909 (i.e., excluding the specific butyl ethers of 290943). This includes a range of other common glycol ethers like methyl cellosolve (ethylene glycol monomethyl ether) and methyl carbitol (diethylene glycol monomethyl ether). These compounds are crucial as solvents, coalescents, and chemical intermediates across diverse industries, including paints, inks, textiles, electronics, and hydraulic fluids. Trade involves specialty chemical manufacturers and distributors supplying a broad spectrum of industrial clients. Their specific alkyl chain length dictates their solvency power and evaporation rate, making precise identification vital for both application and customs classification.

Products Under This Code

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGME), Methyl cellosolve, Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (DEGMME), Methyl carbitol, Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether (EGEE), Ethyl cellosolve, Propylene glycol methyl ether (PGME)

Real World Examples

Dowanol PM (Dow Chemical), Methyl Cellosolve (Eastman Chemical), Carbitol Solvent (Shell Chemicals), LyondellBasell Arcosolv PM

Common Misclassification

Frequently confused with the specific butyl ethers under 290943, or with other ether-alcohols under 290949 if they are not monoalkyl ethers of ethylene or diethylene glycol.

Related Codes

2909.11 Ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ether 2909.19 Ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether 2909.20 Ethers; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives 2909.30 Ethers; aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives 2909.41 Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol) 2909.43 Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol 2909.49 Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4 2909.50 Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives 2909.60 Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Industry

This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.

Trade Overview

Countries with advanced chemical industries and diverse manufacturing bases, including the USA, Germany, China, and Japan, are significant players in the trade of these specialized solvents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290944?

HS code 290944 covers: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909. This category covers monoalkyl ethers of ethylene glycol or diethylene glycol, and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified in heading 2909 (i.e., excluding the specific butyl ethers of 290943). This includes a range of other common glycol ethers like methyl cellosolve (ethylene glycol monomethyl ether) and methyl carbitol (diethylene glycol monomethyl ether). These compounds are crucial as solvents, coalescents, and chemical intermediates across diverse industries, including paints, inks, textiles, electronics, and hydraulic fluids. Trade involves specialty chemical manufacturers and distributors supplying a broad spectrum of industrial clients. Their specific alkyl chain length dictates their solvency power and evaporation rate, making precise identification vital for both application and customs classification.

What products fall under HS code 290944?

Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (EGME), Methyl cellosolve, Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (DEGMME), Methyl carbitol, Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether (EGEE), Ethyl cellosolve, Propylene glycol methyl ether (PGME)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 290944?

Frequently confused with the specific butyl ethers under 290943, or with other ether-alcohols under 290949 if they are not monoalkyl ethers of ethylene or diethylene glycol.

How is HS code 290944 structured?

HS code 290944 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (44) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.