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Trimethylolpropane (TMP)

Trimethylolpropane, a trihydric acyclic alcohol (2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol) used in urethanes and lubricants. Classified in HTS 2905.49.50.01 as other polyhydric acyclic alcohol.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2915.60Lower: 14.6% vs 43%

If TMP esters of saturated acyclic acids

Chapter note 5(A) places esters with later-occurring acid function heading

2932.99Lower: 16.2% vs 43%

If cyclic ether derivatives

Heterocyclic compounds classified later in numerical chapter order

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 43%

If lubricant additive preparations

Formulations for specific end-uses classified as preparations

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include REACH/TSCA registration numbers for US import clearance

Segregate from diols which have different statistical reporting