Stabilized Diethyl Ether from Japan
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.
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
• Document stabilizer type/concentration; BHT typically 0.001-0.01%, ethanol not permitted
• Peroxide test strips must accompany shipment showing <0.001% peroxides
• Avoid antioxidant levels suggesting specific industrial formulation (reclassifies to 3824)