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Diethylene Glycol Aqueous Solution 50%

50% 2,2'-Oxydiethanol in deionized water solution qualifying under Chapter Note (d) for ether-alcohols dissolved in water. Used in heat transfer applications and deicing fluids. Imported under HTS 2909.41.00.00 as chemically defined compound in water.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3820.00.00.00Lower: 24% vs 40.5%

If concentration <30% or contains glycol ethers

Lower concentrations or additive-containing deicing fluids classified as preparations.

2853.90Lower: 12.8% vs 40.5%

If other distilled water solutions without organic solvent

Distilled water with different dissolved compounds has separate classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Concentration verification by Karl Fischer titration and GC analysis required to confirm Chapter Note (d) applicability

DI water quality specs (conductivity <1 μS/cm) documentation essential

Freeze point depression data (-17°C typical) supports end-use claims

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