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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include formaldehyde release potential in SDS
• IATA/49 CFR compliant packaging for air/ground transport
• Monitor for acetal hydrolysis during storage