HS Code 2909
Ethers and Related Peroxides
HS code 2909 covers ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, and organic peroxides used extensively as industrial solvents and polymerisation initiators.
HS Code 2909 — Ethers and Related Peroxides
Covers organic compounds containing an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. This broad group includes solvents like diethyl ether, as well as complex ether-alcohols and organic peroxides used as catalysts.
What's included
- Diethyl ether
- Butyl glycol
- Anisole
- Guaiacol
- Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE)
What's excluded
- Epoxides → use
2910(Epoxides have a three-membered ring structure classified separately.)
Common examples
- MTBE fuel additive
- Ethyl cellosolve solvent
- Ethylhexylglycerin for cosmetics
- Di-tert-butyl peroxide
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary risk when shipping ethers?
Ethers can form explosive peroxides upon exposure to air and light, requiring stabilization and strict shelf-life monitoring.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5.5%
- Documentation: Diethyl ether requires precursor chemical authorization in many jurisdictions.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: United States, Germany, Netherlands
- Top importers: China, Singapore, Mexico
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Key takeaway
Essential industrial solvents that require careful differentiation between simple ethers and prohibited drug precursors.
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