Glycerol Triethyl Ether

Glycerol triethyl ether is the fully etherified derivative of trihydric glycerol with three ethyl groups replacing hydroxyls. Falls under HTS 2909.19.60.00 as 'other' acyclic ether of polyhydric alcohol, chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a). Applied in biodiesel processing and as phase transfer catalyst.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1520.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 40.5%

If crude glycerol-derived mixture

Crude glycerol waters from biodiesel excluded from Chapter 29 by note 2(a).

2909.41.00.00Same rate: 40.5%

If monohydric sweet-tasting ether like methylal

Specific monohydric acyclic ethers have dedicated subheadings.

3823.19.20.00Lower: 19.8% vs 40.5%

If industrial fatty acid polyglycidyl ethers (>70% fatty acid esters)

Glycidyl ethers formulated as industrial preparations shift to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish from crude glycerol (excluded by Chapter 29 note 2(b)) by providing etherification degree analysis

• Include flash point data for proper hazmat shipping classification

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Diethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether

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.

Triethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether

Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether (triglyme) is an acyclic diether from the polyhydric alcohol triethylene glycol etherified with methyl groups. Classified in HTS 2909.19.60.00 as an 'other' ether of polyhydric alcohol per Chapter 29 notes on chemically defined organic compounds. Used in organic synthesis and as a coordinating solvent.

Pentaerythritol Tetraethyl Ether

Pentaerythritol tetraethyl ether is a tetrafunctional acyclic ether derived from the tetrahydric alcohol pentaerythritol fully etherified with ethyl groups. It qualifies under HTS 2909.19.60.00 as an ether of polyhydric alcohol, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined compounds. Used in specialty resins and coatings.

Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether

Dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPGME) is an acyclic monoether from the polyhydric alcohol dipropylene glycol. Classified in HTS 2909.19.60.00 as other ether of polyhydric alcohol, not the ethylene glycol-specific subheading. Widely used as coalescing aid in waterborne coatings.

Sorbitol Hexaethyl Ether

Sorbitol hexaethyl ether is the fully perethylated derivative of hexahydric sorbitol, creating six ethyl ether linkages. Meets HTS 2909.19.60.00 criteria as chemically defined acyclic ether of polyhydric alcohol per Chapter 29 notes. Used in carbohydrate chemistry research.

1,3-Propanediol Di-n-butyl Ether

1,3-Propanediol di-n-butyl ether features two butyl ether groups on the dihydric 1,3-propanediol backbone. Classified under HTS 2909.19.60.00 as acyclic ether of polyhydric alcohol, chemically defined organic compound. Functions as green solvent alternative.