Diisopropyl Ether from Japan
Diisopropyl ether is a branched acyclic ether from monohydric isopropanol, used as an extraction solvent and gasoline stabilizer. It is classified under HTS 2909.19.18.00 as an 'other' acyclic ether of monohydric alcohols, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds. The isopropyl structure distinguishes it from linear ethers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide peroxide formation inhibitor content in analysis certificate
• Declare vapor pressure data for proper storage classification
• Ensure stabilizers meet Chapter 29 note (f) for transport additives