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Monopentaerythritol 98% Min from Japan

High-purity monopentaerythritol, the primary isomer of pentaerythritol, used in synthetic lubricants and explosives manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2905.42.00.00 as a chemically defined acyclic polyhydric alcohol, distinguishing it from technical mixtures.

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 mono- vs dipentaerythritol content in invoice to justify purity; use HPLC analysis reports

Comply with TSCA registration for chemical imports

Beware of REACH-like labeling if transshipping from EU

Monopentaerythritol 98% Min from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.42.00.00