Pentaerythritol Technical Grade 99%

Pentaerythritol is a white, crystalline polyhydric alcohol (C(CH2OH)4) used primarily in the production of alkyd resins for paints and coatings. This technical grade product, with 99% purity, falls under HTS 2905.42.00.00 as it is a separate chemically defined acyclic polyhydric alcohol meeting Chapter 29 note (a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If blended with >1% impurities or additives exceeding Chapter 29 limits

Products with significant impurities or additives fall under mixtures of chemicals in Chapter 38 rather than pure compounds of Chapter 29.

3809.92Lower: 16% vs 38.7%

If put up specifically for use as a paint additive

Formulations prepared for specific paint applications are classified in Chapter 38 as finishing agents, not as base organic alcohols.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificate to confirm classification as chemically defined compound; ensure COA shows <1% impurities to avoid mixtures classification

Declare exact CAS number 115-77-5 on entry docs

Watch for anti-dumping duties from certain origins like China

Related Products under HTS 2905.42.00.00

Pentaerythritol USP Grade

Pharmaceutical-grade pentaerythritol meeting USP standards for use in drug synthesis and as a stabilizer in formulations. Classified under HTS 2905.42.00.00 as a pure acyclic polyhydric alcohol per Chapter 29 definitions, even with stabilizers for safety if not rendering it for specific use.

Monopentaerythritol 98% Min

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.

Pentaerythritol with 0.1% Calcium Carbonate Stabilizer

Pentaerythritol stabilized with minimal calcium carbonate anticaking agent for transport and preservation. HTS 2905.42.00.00 applies per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation without changing general use suitability.

Dipentaerythritol Byproduct Pentaerythritol

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.

Pentaerythritol Flakes 99.5% Purity

Flaked form of high-purity pentaerythritol for easier handling in resin production. Classified under HTS 2905.42.00.00 as the physical form does not affect its status as a separate chemically defined acyclic polyhydric alcohol.

Pentaerythritol for Alkyd Resin Production

Industrial-grade pentaerythritol specifically marketed for alkyd resin synthesis in paints. Remains under HTS 2905.42.00.00 as marketing does not alter its chemical definition or general use nature.