HS 2905Chemicals

Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) - HS 2905 classification, duty and landed cost

Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) moves through customs under HS heading 2905. This guide sets out sample sub-codes, indicative import duty in major markets, key trade documents and a worked landed-cost calculation - refresh figures against the live tariff schedule before quoting.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules5 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
2905.31	Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	0% - 6.5% REACH registration and CLP labelling required.
United States	0% - 6.5% TSCA compliance; PMN for new chemicals.
China	0% - 10% Plus 13% VAT; MEP registration for hazardous chemicals.
India	7.5% - 10% BCD + 5% - 18% GST; PESO permits for hazardous items.
UAE	5% GCC CET; MOCCAE/MoIAT approvals for hazardous chemicals.

Worked landed-cost example

20 MT of Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) at FOB USD 550 per MT, sea freight to a representative port of discharge.

FOB valueUSD 11,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 740

CIF valueUSD 11,740

Import duty @ ~8% (indicative for Chemicals)USD 939

VAT / GST @ ~5% on CIF+dutyUSD 634

Landed cost ≈ USD 13,313 - re-run the numbers against your exact HS 8-digit code and destination tariff before quoting.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to GHS Rev.9 in destination language.
· REACH registration (EU), TSCA compliance (US), NMPA/MEE registration (China) as applicable.
· Dangerous Goods Declaration and UN packing certificate where classified as hazardous.

Top exporting countries

· Saudi Arabia
· USA
· Kuwait
· Singapore

Frequently asked questions

What HS heading covers Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG)?

Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) is classified under HS 2905.31. Chapters 28 and 29 split inorganic and organic chemistry; specialty formulations sit in Chapters 32-38.

Is Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) a dangerous good?

Many chemicals fall under one or more IMDG classes. The MSDS and UN number determine packing group, marks, and labelling for sea, air and road.

What compliance regimes apply?

REACH (EU), TSCA (US), K-REACH (South Korea), Turkey-REACH, MEE ordinance 12 (China), and PESO (India) each require pre-notification or registration for many chemicals.

How is Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) typically packed?

IBCs (1000L), UN-approved drums (200L), bulk ISO tanks or, for solids, 25 kg bags on shrink-wrapped pallets or FIBC jumbo bags in 20' containers.

Do end-use certificates apply?

Yes for dual-use chemicals and precursors. The exporter must screen buyers and obtain end-use / end-user certificates before shipment.