Pentaerythritol (PE) Technical Grade from Japan
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 — 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
• 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