Pentaerythritol Technical Grade 99% from Japan
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 — 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
• 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