Molten Trimethylolpropane (TMP) from Japan
TMP supplied in heated tankers as molten liquid at 80-100°C for direct industrial feed. Remains under HTS 2905.41.00.00 as the same chemically defined compound in transport form. Primary use in flexible polyurethane foams.
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
• Specify heating requirements and temperature control in shipping docs for molten form
• Certify identical to solid TMP chemically
• Use IMO Class 3 hazmat declarations