Diethylene Glycol from Japan
Diethylene glycol (DEG) is an acyclic diol formed by two ethylene glycol units linked by ether bonds, used as a building block in unsaturated polyester resins, classified under HTS 2905.39.90.00. Despite ether linkages, its primary diol nature prevails.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• ,Include toxicity profile distinguishing from higher-toxicity triethylene glycol
• Monitor DEA Watch List status for import restrictions