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