Diethyl Ether Extraction Solvent from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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