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Diethyl Ether Pharmaceutical Intermediate from Japan

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).

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include intended pharma use declaration but classify as chemical, not finished drug

• FDA Prior Notice required if ultimate end-use is pharmaceutical

• GC purity >99.9% with heavy metals <1ppm for pharma intermediate specs