Diethylene Glycol USP Grade from Japan
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 — 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
• 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