Pentaerythritol (PE) Technical Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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