1,4-Butanediol Dimethyl Ether from China
1,4-Butanediol dimethyl ether (BDE) features methyl ethers on both ends of dihydric 1,4-butanediol. Classified HTS 2909.19.60.00 as acyclic polyhydric alcohol ether, chemically defined. Alternative diesel fuel additive.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Cetane number and energy content data for fuel additive validation
• Distinguish from toxic 1,4-dioxane (cyclic ether, heading 2932)
• Biodegradation testing for environmental release permits