Pentaerythritol 98% Purity from China
Pentaerythritol (2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol), tetrahydric acyclic alcohol used in alkyd resins and explosives. HTS 2905.49.50.01 covers this 'other' polyhydric acyclic alcohol.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• Certify minimum 98% purity with COA to maintain chapter 29 classification
• Declare end-use (paint resins vs explosives) may trigger additional ATF scrutiny
• Avoid packaging that suggests retail sale which could shift classification