Bio-Based Diethylene Glycol from China
Renewable 2,2'-Oxydiethanol derived from bio-ethylene oxide with >50% bio-carbon content per 14C testing. Chemically identical to petrochemical grade but with sustainability certification. Ether-alcohol imported under HTS 2909.41.00.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 14C radiocarbon dating certificate confirming bio-content percentage required
• Isotopic profile (δ13C, δ18O) matching petroleum baseline with bio-offset documentation
• Supply chain traceability from bio-ethanol to final DEG essential for green claims