Diethylene Glycol for Cell Culture Media

Cell culture tested 2,2'-Oxydiethanol sterile filtered and endotoxin tested (<0.5 EU/ml) for biopharmaceutical production. Meets USP and Ph. Eur. requirements for cell culture grade solvents. HTS 2909.41.00.00 ether-alcohol.

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.

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If sterile filled for direct cell culture addition

Sterile preparations for cell culture in Chapter 30.

3822Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If diagnostic reagent grade with certified reference specs

Laboratory reagents with certified analytical standards classified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• LAL endotoxin test certificate and sterility test results (<1 cfu/ml) mandatory

• DNase/RNase free certification and pyrogen testing documentation

• Bioburden specification (TPC <10 cfu/ml) prevents biotech rejections

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