Neopentyl Glycol Stabilized for Transport from Japan
Neopentyl glycol with 0.05% anticaking agent added per Chapter 29 note (f) for safe bulk transport. Remains classified as pure diol under 2905.39.20.00 since stabilizer is necessary for preservation, not specific use.
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
• Document stabilizer type/concentration (<0.1%) in SDS to validate Chapter 29(f) compliance
• Use 25kg fiber drums with UN certification for bulk chemical shipments
• Avoid consumer packaging that might trigger retail set classification