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High-Purity Neopentyl Glycol for Resins from Japan

Distilled neopentyl glycol (99.8% purity) specifically for unsaturated polyester resin production. Meets all Chapter 29 criteria as separate acyclic diol, subheading 2905.39.20.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify 'for polyesterification' end-use in commercial docs but maintain chemical compound classification

• Monitor acid value (<0.1mg KOH/g) specs to confirm diol integrity

• Coordinate with resin importers for bonded warehouse transfers