Diethyl Ether Extraction Solvent from Germany
Diethyl ether specifically for natural product extractions (essential oils, alkaloids). General solvent use keeps classification at 2909.11.00.00; not specific enough for exclusion.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Avoid 'food grade' or 'GRAS' labeling that could trigger FDA food additive review
• Peroxide inhibitor declaration critical for shelf-stable extraction solvent
• Bulk stainless steel containers preferred over plastic for purity maintenance