Trimethylolethane (TME) from Japan
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.
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
• CAS 77-83-8 documentation essential; distinguish from diols in 2905.31
• Purity >99% required for Chapter 29; lower grades to 3824