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Dipentaerythritol Byproduct Pentaerythritol from Japan

Pentaerythritol containing minor dipentaerythritol impurities from synthesis, still classified as primary pentaerythritol product. Meets HTS 2905.42.00.00 as it is predominantly the chemically defined compound with allowable impurities.

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

• Include GC/MS chromatogram showing >90% pentaerythritol to confirm principal compound

• Declare as 'pentaerythritol with dipentaerythritol' not isomer mixture

• Monitor for Chapter 27 if hydrocarbon-like