Industrial Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization from Germany
Ethylene oxide designated for gas sterilization in medical device manufacturing, still a separate chemically defined compound under HTS 2910.10.00.00. Its epoxide ring defines classification regardless of labeled end-use.
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
• Register under TSCA for chemical import notification
• Provide end-use statement if requested by CBP
• Monitor for DEA precursor watchlist status