2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl Ether (Triethylene Glycol Dichloride)

2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ether, systematic name for triethylene glycol dichloride, is the halogenated acyclic diether of triethylene glycol. HTS 2909.19.30.00 specifically names this compound as an ether of polyhydric alcohols. Primarily used in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2909.19Same rate: 35%

If monochlorinated polyhydric alcohol ethers

Single chlorine substitution uses different statistical suffix within same heading.

2920.90Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If when nitrogen impurities create ester/amine classification conflict

Chapter notes prioritize nitrogen-function compounds occurring later in numerical order.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 35%

If pre-packaged as pesticide intermediate for retail

Herbicide goods of specific chemicals move to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use both systematic (111-24-0) and trade names on documentation for customs recognition

• Include end-use statement if for pharmaceutical manufacture to qualify for duty exemptions

• Verify DOT shipping name 'Dichloroethyl ether' matches import declaration