Glycerol Triethyl Ether from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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