Pentaerythritol (PE) Technical Grade from Germany
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.
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
• 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