Ethylene Glycol Diacetate from Japan
Ethylene glycol diacetate is the diacetate ester of ethylene glycol, a dihydric alcohol. It qualifies under HTS 2915.39.47.00 as an acetate of a polyhydric alcohol, being an ester of acetic acid. Primarily used as a solvent in inks, resins, and as a chemical intermediate.
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 GC-MS analysis confirming acetate ester structure and absence of glycol ethers
• Ship as non-bulk preferred; bulk liquid acetate esters require Coast Guard approval for vessel transport
• Watch for reclassification if marketed as 'glycol solvent'; pure chemical identity governs HTS 2915 placement