Pharmaceutical Grade Neopentyl Glycol USP
Ultra-pure neopentyl glycol meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis. As a chemically defined diol without excluded characteristics, it is properly classified under tariff item 2905.39.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is put up in measured doses or for retail sale for pharmaceutical use
Section VI Note 2 requires classification in Chapter 30 for such goods.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Check if the product is put up in measured doses for pharmaceutical use, which would classify it under Chapter 30
• Ensure it meets USP standards and provide documentation
• Verify no additives beyond Chapter 29 allowances
Related Products under Tariff item 2905.39.00
1,2-Hexanediol
1,2-Hexanediol, an acyclic vicinal diol with adjacent hydroxyl groups, used as a preservative booster and humectant in cosmetics. It is a separate chemically defined compound and falls under tariff item 2905.39.00 as an 'other' diol.
1,3-Butylene Glycol
1,3-Butylene glycol (1,3-butanediol) is a chemically defined acyclic diol with two hydroxyl groups on a four-carbon chain. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a chemical intermediate. It falls under tariff item 2905.39.00 as an 'other' acyclic diol.
1,3-Propanediol
1,3-Propanediol, a colorless viscous liquid with two hydroxyl groups on a three-carbon chain, used in industrial applications. It is an acyclic diol other than ethylene glycol or glycerol, classified under tariff item 2905.39.00.
1,4-Butanediol
1,4-Butanediol (BDO), an acyclic diol used in polyurethane and spandex production. Its straight-chain structure with terminal hydroxyl groups places it under tariff item 2905.39.00 as an 'other' diol.
1,4-Butylene Glycol
1,4-Butylene glycol (1,4-butanediol) is an acyclic diol used as a solvent and chemical intermediate, particularly in polyurethane production. It is a chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 and falls under tariff item 2905.39.00 as 'other' acyclic diols.
1,5-Pentanediol
1,5-Pentanediol, a linear five-carbon acyclic diol used in cosmetics, inks, and polymer synthesis. It fits the 'other acyclic diols' category and is classified under tariff item 2905.39.00.