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Diethyl Ether (Laboratory Grade) from Germany

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.

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

• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >99% to verify as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a)

• Ensure proper HAZMAT documentation (UN1155) and UN-approved containers for volatile flammable liquid import

• Avoid packaging suggesting retail sale to prevent reclassification under Chapter 38 mixtures