Tetraethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether from Japan
Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (Tetraglyme) used as a polar aprotic solvent in batteries and extractions. While technically a diether, classified under ether-alcohols broadly in HTS 2909.49.60.00 for glycol ether series. Chemically defined per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from hemiacetals by providing IR spectrum showing no O-H stretch
• High boiling point (275°C) requires heat-stabilized packaging for transport
• Document <0.1% water content to maintain chemical stability classification