Pentaerythritol (PE) Technical Grade
Pentaerythritol is a tetrol (2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol) used in alkyd resins, paints, and explosives. It qualifies under HTS 2905.49.10.00 as an acyclic alcohol with four hydroxyl groups, meeting Chapter 29's chemically defined compound criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ether derivatives like dipentaerythritol
Polyhydric alcohol ethers classified in 2909 per numerical order rule (note 3); not parent alcohols.
If technical grade with >5% ash/dipentaerythritol
High impurities disqualify from 'separate chemically defined' status per Chapter 29 note 1(a).
If esters with carboxylic acids
Pentaerythritol esters (paint resins) classified with acid component per note 3(A/B).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit melting point (253°C) and purity (>98%) certificates to distinguish from mixtures
• Declare as 'separate chemically defined' to prevent shift to Chapter 38; include synthesis process docs
Related Products under HTS 2905.49.10.00
1,2,6-Hexanetriol
1,2,6-Hexanetriol is an acyclic triol used as a moisturizer in cosmetics and intermediate in polymer synthesis. Classified under HTS 2905.49.10.00 as a polyhydric alcohol with three hydroxyl groups on an acyclic chain.
Trimethylolethane (TME)
Trimethylolethane (2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol) is a triol for alkyd resins and varnishes. Classified as acyclic triol under HTS 2905.49.10.00 per its chemical structure with three OH groups.
2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (TME variant)
Industrial triol intermediate for resins. Acyclic polyhydric alcohol per HTS 2905.49.10.00.
Glycerol Formal (Triol Acetal)
1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol derivative but for true: Industrial pentaerythritol.
1,2,4-Butanetriol
Acyclic triol used in propellant formulations and cosmetics. HTS 2905.49.10.00 as chemically defined triol.
Monopentaerythritol
Purified single tetrol molecule for high-performance coatings. Chemically defined tetrol.