Diethylene Glycol USP Grade from China
Pharmaceutical-grade 2,2'-Oxydiethanol (Diethylene glycol) meeting USP standards for use as a solvent and humectant in medicinal formulations. This chemically defined ether-alcohol falls under HTS 2909.41.00.00 as a pure separate organic compound. It is commonly used in liquid pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as a lubricant in drug manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming USP purity ≥99.7% and absence of ethylene glycol impurities to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper UN 3082 hazardous material labeling and shipping papers for Class 9 substances
• Verify REACH compliance documentation for EU-sourced material to prevent customs holds