Technical Pentaerythritol 98% for Lubricants from Germany
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.
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
• TSCA declare for lubricant intermediates; no blending pre-import
• Confirm no metal alcoholate formation