Diethylene Glycol for Tobacco Humectant from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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