Neopentyl Glycol from China
Neopentyl glycol (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol) is a sterically hindered acyclic diol used in alkyd resins and plasticizers, falling under HTS 2905.39.90.00. Its gem-dimethyl structure provides hydrolysis resistance in coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include melting point (125°C) and assay certificate confirming diol identity
• Separate from polyester prepolymers to avoid Chapter 39 plastic classification
• Verify no sulfonation that would shift to specific derivative subheadings