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Industrial Diethylene Glycol (DEG) 99.5% Pure from Japan

High-purity 2,2'-Oxydiethanol for use as a chemical intermediate in polyester resin and polyurethane production. This ether-alcohol is imported as a separate chemically defined organic compound under HTS 2909.41.00.00. Commonly used in antifreeze formulations and gas dehydration processes.

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

• Submit Safety Data Sheet (SDS) showing flash point >138°C and composition to confirm ether-alcohol classification

• Include end-use statement if destined for food contact applications to meet FDA indirect additive requirements

• Watch for contamination claims; test for heavy metals (<10 ppm) and chlorides (<50 ppm) before shipment