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2909.41.00.00 - 2,2'-Oxydiethanol (Diethylene glycol, Digol) 🖩

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Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)5.5%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty54.5%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 2909.41.00.00, specifically covers 2,2'-Oxydiethanol, also widely known as diethylene glycol or Digol. This compound is a dihydric alcohol where two ethanol molecules are linked by an ether bond. It is a colorless, practically odorless, viscous liquid with hygroscopic properties and is miscible with water, alcohols, and many other organic solvents. Its primary uses include applications as a solvent, a plasticizer, a humectant, and as an intermediate in the production of polyester resins, polyurethanes, and other chemical compounds.

Distinguishing this specific classification from its siblings, 2909.43.00.00 and 2909.44.01, is crucial. While all fall under ether-alcohols, 2909.41.00.00 is for the *unsubstituted* diethylene glycol itself. In contrast, 2909.43.00.00 and 2909.44.01 cover *monoalkyl ethers* of ethylene glycol or diethylene glycol. This means those categories include compounds where one of the hydroxyl groups of diethylene glycol (or ethylene glycol) has been reacted with an alkyl group (e.g., monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol), whereas 2909.41.00.00 is solely for the diethylene glycol molecule without such ether substituents.

As 2909.41.00.00 represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under this heading is definitive for diethylene glycol itself, requiring identification of the compound based on its chemical structure and common nomenclature. The absence of further subdivisions indicates that this particular ether-alcohol does not have specific functional derivatives or structural variations that warrant separate HTS codes at this detailed level.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2909.41.00.00?
HTS code 2909.41.00.00 covers 2,2'-Oxydiethanol (Diethylene glycol, Digol) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 29: Organic chemicals.
›What products are classified under 2909.41.00.00?
This classification covers 2,2'-Oxydiethanol (Diethylene glycol, Digol). It is a subcategory of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives:.
›What is the import duty rate for 2909.41.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2909.41.00.00 is 5.5%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 54.5%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2909.41.00.00?
Imports under HTS 2909.41.00.00 are measured in kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 2909.41.00.00?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 12 more programs.
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