Polyethylene Glycol Diacetate from Japan
Diacetate ester of polyethylene glycol, featuring multiple acetate ester groups and ether oxygen functions on the PEG chain. Classified in 2918.99.5000 as carboxylic ester with additional oxygen function. Used in pharmaceuticals and polymer synthesis.
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
• Specify molecular weight (e.g
• PEG-400 diacetate) and ester content in commercial invoice
• Molecular weight >1000 Da may trigger polymer classification review under Chapter 39
• Avoid 'solvent' descriptions; emphasize chemical identity to maintain Chapter 29 status