Propionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal from Japan
Propionaldehyde diethyl acetal (1,1-diethoxypropane) functions as a Grignard reagent precursor. Classified HTS 2911.00.50.00 as a simple aliphatic acetal with oxygen function under Chapter 29 heading 2911.
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
• Use UN-approved drums for water-reactive chemicals
• Specify hydrolysis conditions to prove acetal stability
• Avoid temperature extremes; declare thermal stability data