Diphenyl Ether (Diphenyl Oxide) from Mexico
Diphenyl ether is a high-boiling aromatic ether used as heat transfer fluid. Classified under HTS 2909.30.60.00 as 'other' aromatic ether. Widely imported for industrial thermal applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify azeotrope composition if blended with biphenyl (Therminol VP-1 type)
• Use steel drums with nitrogen padding for transoceanic shipment stability
• Declare flash point (239°F) for proper IMDG Class 9 hazardous material handling