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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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