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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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