Diethyl Oxalate from Germany

Diethyl oxalate ((COOC2H5)2) is the ethyl ester of oxalic acid used in pharmaceutical synthesis and dye manufacturing. Specifically included in HTS 2917.11.00.00 as oxalic acid ester. Chapter notes confirm esters classified with parent acid occurring last in numerical order.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Certify ethyl ester content via refractive index (1.420-1.422) matching pharmacopeia standards

Declare as flammable liquid UN2524 with proper Class 3 packaging and placarding

Avoid shipping in steel drums; use HDPE or glass-lined containers due to ester hydrolysis