Diethyl Ether (Laboratory Grade)
Pure diethyl ether, a volatile colorless liquid with a characteristic odor, used as a solvent in organic chemistry laboratories. Classified under HTS 2909.11.00.00 as it is a chemically defined acyclic ether without impurities affecting its general use. Meets chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 1% | +37.5% | 38.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | 1% | +10.0% | 11% |
| šØš¦Canada | 1% | +10.0% | 11% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains stabilizers or denaturants exceeding Chapter 29 allowances
Additives for safety/preservation that render it suitable for specific use move to prepared chemical mixtures.
If imported in liquefied form primarily as fuel
Liquefied petroleum gases including certain ethers classified by end-use in Chapter 27.
If articles assembled abroad with U.S. components containing diethyl ether
Special tariff provisions apply to U.S. goods returned after processing abroad.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >99% to verify as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a)
ā¢ Ensure proper HAZMAT documentation (UN1155) and UN-approved containers for volatile flammable liquid import
ā¢ Avoid packaging suggesting retail sale to prevent reclassification under Chapter 38 mixtures
Related Products under HTS 2909.11.00.00
Anhydrous Diethyl Ether
Water-free diethyl ether used in Grignard reactions and moisture-sensitive syntheses. Falls under 2909.11.00.00 as pure acyclic ether; anhydrous state is standard purification, not rendering it specific-use per Chapter 29 note (e).
Diethyl Ether ACS Reagent Grade
American Chemical Society specification diethyl ether for analytical procedures. Chemically defined acyclic ether under 2909.11.00.00; ACS specs ensure reagent purity without specific-use additives.
Stabilized Diethyl Ether
Diethyl ether with added BHT stabilizer to prevent peroxide formation during storage/transport. Permitted under Chapter 29 note (f) as stabilizer necessary for preservation; remains classified as 2909.11.00.00.
Diethyl Ether Pharmaceutical Intermediate
High-purity diethyl ether used in synthesis of pharmaceutical APIs. Qualifies under 2909.11.00.00 as chemically defined acyclic ether; not excluded as finished immunological product per Chapter 29 note (e).
Technical Grade Diethyl Ether
Industrial diethyl ether (95-98% purity) for paint stripping and reaction solvent. Still classified 2909.11.00.00 as it meets 'whether or not containing impurities' per Chapter 29 note (a).
Diethyl Ether Extraction Solvent
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.