2905.49.50.01/Pentaerythritol 98% Purity/Japan

Pentaerythritol 98% Purity from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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