Formaldehyde Diethyl Acetal from Japan
Formaldehyde diethyl acetal (diethoxymethane) is a formaldehyde equivalent in synthesis. HTS 2911.00.50.00 covers this as an 'other' acetal per chapter definitions for chemically defined oxygen-function compounds.
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
• Include formaldehyde release potential in SDS
• IATA/49 CFR compliant packaging for air/ground transport
• Monitor for acetal hydrolysis during storage