Diethylene Glycol for Tobacco Humectant from Canada
Food contact compliant 2,2'-Oxydiethanol used as plasticizer and humectant in reconstituted tobacco sheet production. Meets 21 CFR 177.2410 indirect food additive requirements. Classified as separate ether-alcohol under HTS 2909.41.00.00.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
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
Import Tips
• FDA compliance letter and 21 CFR 177.2410 specifications (<0.2% migration limit) required
• Heavy metals (total <10 ppm) and residual odor testing essential for tobacco use
• Distinguish from triethylene glycol which has different regulatory status