Diethylene Glycol for Tobacco Humectant from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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