Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (Diglyme Solvent) from Germany
Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (CH3O(CH2CH2O)2H), commonly called diglyme, is a monomethyl ether of diethylene glycol used as a high-boiling solvent in organic synthesis and electronics. Classified under HTS 2909.44.0110 for its chemically defined ether-alcohol structure. It's prized for its aprotic properties and thermal stability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit NMR or GC-MS spectra verifying the diethylene glycol monomethyl ether structure to confirm Chapter 29 classification
• Declare flash point (96°C) and proper shipping name 'Glycol ether' for DOT compliance during import
• Avoid misclassification by providing evidence it's not a Chapter 38 reactive diluent or paint additive