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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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