Pentaerythritol USP Grade from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide USP certificate and FDA compliance docs if for pharma end-use; label as 'not for direct human consumption' if intermediate
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent Chapter 38 shift
• Test for heavy metals per USP monograph