Technical Pentaerythritol 98% for Lubricants

98% purity technical pentaerythritol used in neopentyl polyol ester lubricants. Classified in HTS 2905.42.00.00 as pure polyhydric alcohol despite lubricant end-use intent.

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.

2710.19.11Lower: 25% vs 38.7%

If used in petroleum lubricant oils

Lubricating oils containing polyols are mixtures in Chapter 27.

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Import Tips & Compliance

TSCA declare for lubricant intermediates; no blending pre-import

Confirm no metal alcoholate formation

Related Products under HTS 2905.42.00.00

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).

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.