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Trimethylolpropane (TMP) Technical Grade from Japan

Trimethylolpropane (TMP), chemically 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol, is a triol used as a building block in polyurethane and alkyd resin production. It falls under HTS 2905.41.00.00 as a separate chemically defined acyclic polyhydric alcohol. This technical grade product is supplied at 97-99% purity for industrial synthesis.

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

Verify purity certificate to confirm classification as chemically defined compound; ensure SDS includes exact chemical name for customs

Avoid misclassification as mixtures by providing assay data

Use proper UN packaging for transport as it's a flammable liquid