Industrial Grade Neopentyl Glycol Powder from China
High-purity neopentyl glycol powder (>99.5%) used in manufacturing alkyd resins for paints and powder coatings. As a separate acyclic diol, it qualifies under heading 2905 per Chapter 29 notes (a) and (f) allowing stabilizers for transport. Specifically identified under 2905.39.20.00 as 'other' diols.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include melt point (127-130°C) and assay specs in commercial invoice to substantiate chemical identity
• Declare as 'Not hazardous per Special Provision A97' if meeting criteria to avoid DOT surcharges
• Avoid anti-caking agent concentrations >1% to prevent reclassification under mixtures heading