2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (TME variant)
2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, also known as trimethylolpropane, is an acyclic triol with three primary hydroxyl groups. It is used as an intermediate in the production of alkyd resins, polyurethanes, and lubricants. As a chemically defined acyclic polyhydric alcohol, it falls under tariff item 2905.49.00.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product's purity (typically 97% or higher) and provide the CAS number (77-99-6) on shipping documents
• If the product is used in food-contact applications, verify compliance with Health Canada's Food and Drugs Act
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to demonstrate it is not a sugar alcohol
Related Products under Tariff item 2905.49.00
1,2,4-Butanetriol
1,2,4-Butanetriol is a chemically defined acyclic triol with three hydroxyl groups on a four-carbon chain. It is used in propellant formulations and as an intermediate in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. As an acyclic polyhydric alcohol, it falls under tariff item 2905.49.00.
1,2,6-Hexanetriol
1,2,6-Hexanetriol is an acyclic triol with three hydroxyl groups on a six-carbon chain, used as a moisturizer in cosmetics and as an intermediate in polymer synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined compound, qualifying under tariff item 2905.49.00 for other polyhydric alcohols.
Birch Xylitol Crystals
Birch xylitol crystals are xylitol derived from birch wood hemicellulose through acid hydrolysis and hydrogenation. Xylitol is an acyclic polyhydric alcohol with five hydroxyl groups, and as a sugar-derived product, it falls under tariff item 2905.49.00.
Corn Cob Xylitol Granules
Corn cob xylitol granules are produced from corn cob xylose via enzymatic hydrolysis and hydrogenation, resulting in xylitol, an acyclic polyhydric alcohol. It is used as a bulk sweetener in industrial applications and falls under tariff item 2905.49.00.
Food Grade Xylitol Powder
Food grade xylitol powder is pure xylitol derived from birch sugar or corn cobs via catalytic hydrogenation, used as a zero-calorie sweetener in chewing gum and confectionery. As an acyclic polyhydric alcohol, it falls under tariff item 2905.49.00.
Monopentaerythritol
Monopentaerythritol is a chemically defined tetrol with four hydroxyl groups on a branched acyclic carbon skeleton. It is used in high-performance coatings, alkyd resins, and as a chemical intermediate. As an acyclic polyhydric alcohol, it is classified under tariff item 2905.49.00.