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Diethylene Glycol 99.9% ACS Reagent

Diethylene glycol ACS reagent grade is 2,2'-oxydiethanol with purity ≥99.9% and low residue after ignition, meeting American Chemical Society specifications for laboratory use. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and falls under tariff item 2909.41.00 as an ether-alcohol.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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2909.49.00Same rate: Free

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify as 2909.41.00 regardless of laboratory grade; purity does not change the tariff classification

• Include the certificate of analysis (CoA) showing purity and residue specifications for CBSA verification

• Check if the product requires an import permit under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act if used in pharmaceutical research

Related Products under Tariff item 2909.41.00

Bio-Based Diethylene Glycol

Bio-based diethylene glycol is chemically identical to petrochemical 2,2'-oxydiethanol but derived from renewable ethylene oxide, with over 50% bio-carbon content verified by 14C testing. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and is classified under tariff item 2909.41.00 as an ether-alcohol.

Diethylene Glycol Aqueous Solution 50%

A 50% aqueous solution of 2,2'-oxydiethanol in deionized water qualifies under Chapter 29 Note 1(d) as a product of heading 29.09 dissolved in water. It is used in heat transfer applications and deicing fluids and is classified under tariff item 2909.41.00 as an ether-alcohol.

Diethylene Glycol Distillation Cut 98%

A 98% distillation cut of 2,2'-oxydiethanol containing 1-2% triethylene glycol qualifies as a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), as impurities do not preclude classification. It is used in urethane production and falls under tariff item 2909.41.00 as an ether-alcohol.

Diethylene Glycol for Cell Culture Media

Diethylene glycol for cell culture media is sterile-filtered 2,2'-oxydiethanol with endotoxin testing (<0.5 EU/ml) for biopharmaceutical production. It meets USP and Ph. Eur. requirements and is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), classified under tariff item 2909.41.00.

Diethylene Glycol for Ink Formulations

Low-odor diethylene glycol for ink formulations is 2,2'-oxydiethanol used as a viscosity modifier and humectant in flexographic and gravure inks. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and falls under tariff item 2909.41.00 as an ether-alcohol.

Diethylene Glycol for Polyester Production

Polymer-grade diethylene glycol for polyester production is 2,2'-oxydiethanol purified with low acetaldehyde content (<10 ppm) for PET resin manufacturing. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and is classified under tariff item 2909.41.00 as an ether-alcohol.