Diethylene Glycol for Polyester Production from China
Polymer-grade 2,2'-Oxydiethanol specifically purified for PET resin manufacturing with low acetaldehyde content (<10 ppm). Imported as a separate chemically defined ether-alcohol under HTS 2909.41.00.00 per Chapter Note (a). Critical intermediate for bottle-grade polyester production.
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
• Require manufacturer's specification sheet showing diol content ≥99.8%, acidity <50 ppm, and water <0.05%
• Color (APHA ≤10) and haze specifications critical for polymer applications
• Segregate from monoethylene glycol shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims