PHT4-Diol (Dibromoneopentylglycol) from Germany
PHT4-Diol, synonymous with dibromoneopentylglycol, serves as a brominated diol crosslinker in intumescent coatings and epoxy systems for fire protection. Its placement in HTS 2905.59.30.00 reflects its status as a specifically enumerated halogenated acyclic alcohol per the tariff schedule.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact assay percentage; obtain TSCA approval for new uses
• Common pitfall: incorrect packing group assignment leading to shipping delays