1,5-Pentanediol from Japan
1,5-Pentanediol is a linear five-carbon acyclic diol used in cosmetics, inks, and polymer synthesis, classified under HTS 2905.39.90.00. Its structure fits perfectly within the 'other acyclic diols' category excluding ethylene glycol and glycerol.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit NMR spectra confirming diol structure and acyclic nature during customs review
• Label containers clearly as 'chemical intermediate' not 'solvent' to prevent Chapter 38 misclassification
• Document transport stabilizer additions per Chapter 29 note (f) safety provisions