Diethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether from China
Diethylene glycol diethyl ether is an acyclic ether derived from the polyhydric alcohol diethylene glycol, where both hydroxyl groups are etherified with ethyl groups. It falls under HTS 2909.19.60.00 as an 'other' ether of a polyhydric alcohol, chemically defined and not specifically excluded by chapter notes. Commonly used as a solvent in industrial applications.
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
• Provide detailed chemical composition and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to confirm classification under Chapter 29 as a separate chemically defined compound
• Ensure proper UN packaging and labeling for flammable liquids to avoid customs delays
• Verify if stabilizer added is solely for transport; otherwise, may shift to different subheading