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