Pentaerythritol Technical Grade 99% from Germany
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).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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