Trimethylolpropane (TMP) from China
Trimethylolpropane is a triol used in polyurethane production, lubricants, and radiation-curing resins. HTS 2905.49.10.00 covers this acyclic polyhydric alcohol as it contains three primary hydroxyl groups and qualifies as chemically defined.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include NMR spectrum confirming three -CH2OH groups for classification verification
• Ensure <0.1% water content; aqueous solutions may fall to 3824 per chapter note limitations