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Glyoxal Bis(diethyl acetal)

Glyoxal bis(diethyl acetal), also known as glyoxal diethyl acetal, is a bis-acetal of glyoxal used as a crosslinking agent in polymer and resin production. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with multiple oxygen functions, falling under tariff item 2911.00.00 as an acetal with other oxygen function.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2912.50.00Same rate: Free

If the product is presented as a cyclic acetal of an aldehyde

Cyclic acetals of aldehydes are classified under heading 29.12, which covers aldehyde-function compounds.

2914.19.00Same rate: Free

If the product is used primarily as a ketone derivative

Ketone acetals may fall under heading 29.14 if the acetal function is derived from a ketone.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound with a purity certificate, as Chapter 29 requires this for classification

β€’ Provide the CAS number and technical data sheet to the CBSA to support the tariff classification

β€’ Verify whether the acetal is diluted in a solvent; if so, confirm the solvent is solely for safety or transport to remain in this heading

Related Products under Tariff item 2911.00.00

1,1-Bis(1-methylethoxy)cyclohexane

1,1-Bis(1-methylethoxy)cyclohexane is a specific acetal compound featuring a cyclohexane ring with two isopropoxy groups attached to the same carbon. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with an acetal structure, falling under tariff item 2911.00.00 for acetals and hemiacetals.

1,1-Diethoxyethane (Acetal)

1,1-Diethoxyethane is the diethyl acetal of acetaldehyde, a volatile liquid used as a protecting group in organic synthesis. This separate chemically defined acetal compound falls under tariff item 2911.00.00 for acetals and hemiacetals.

1,1-Diisopropoxy Cyclohexane Technical Grade

Technical grade 1,1-bis(1-methylethoxy)cyclohexane with >98% purity is used in lab-scale organic protection reactions. It is a separate chemically defined acetal compound, meeting the definition of heading 29.11 for acetals and hemiacetals.

2-Ethylhexanal Diethyl Acetal

2-Ethylhexanal diethyl acetal serves as an intermediate for plasticizers and lubricants. This branched-chain acetal is a separate chemically defined compound, classified under tariff item 2911.00.00 for acetals and hemiacetals.

Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal

Acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal (1,1-dimethoxyethane) is used as a flavoring agent and chemical intermediate. This simple aliphatic acetal is a separate chemically defined compound, falling under tariff item 2911.00.00 for acetals and hemiacetals.

Benzaldehyde Diethyl Acetal

Benzaldehyde diethyl acetal is the acetal formed from benzaldehyde and ethanol, used as a fragrance intermediate and protecting agent. This separate chemically defined acetal compound falls under tariff item 2911.00.00 for acetals and hemiacetals.