Glycerol Triethyl Ether from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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