1,2,6-Hexanetriol Technical Grade

1,2,6-Hexanetriol, a trihydric acyclic alcohol used in polymer production and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2905.49.50.01 as 'other' polyhydric acyclic alcohols beyond dihydric types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2905.49.20Same rate: 40.5%

If classified as polyhydric with specific statistical suffix

Some polyhydric alcohols have dedicated statistical breaks within 2905.49

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 40.5%

If ether derivatives of the alcohol

Ethers classified under saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid functions per chapter order

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If industrial mixtures with stabilizers

Chapter note (f) allows stabilizers but excessive additives create mixtures of 3824

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide chemical structure and CAS number (106-69-4) documentation for clear classification

Label as 'not for food use' if technical grade to avoid FDA scrutiny

Watch for sulfonated derivatives which shift to different oxygen-function headings