Dipentaerythritol Pentaacetate

Dipentaerythritol pentaacetate forms from dipentaerythritol, a higher polyhydric alcohol, esterified with acetic acid. Classifies under HTS 2915.39.47.00 meeting all Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined acetic acid esters. Used in high-performance coatings and inks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%5.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 30.5%

If technical grade with manufacturing impurities

Products containing impurities rendering not 'separate chemically defined' per Chapter Note 2(a).

2915.39Same rate: 30.5%

If classified as other polyhydric alcohol acetates

Adjacent statistical breakout if specific product identification disputed.

3907.99.50Higher: 41.5% vs 30.5%

If polymerized forms for resin applications

Partially polymerized esters function as resins under Chapter 39 rather than pure compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

HPLC purity analysis (min 95%) essential; partial acetylation products have different HTS

Declare as non-hazardous but include GHS labeling per OSHA HazCom 2012

Avoid generic 'polyol ester'; specific chemical nomenclature prevents 2915.90 misrouting

Related Products under HTS 2915.39.47.00

Glycerol Triacetate (Triacetin)

Glycerol triacetate, also known as triacetin, is the triester formed from glycerol (a polyhydric alcohol) and acetic acid. It falls under HTS 2915.39.47.00 as an acetate of a polyhydric alcohol, specifically a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester. Commonly used as a plasticizer in plastics, pharmaceuticals, and as a food additive.

Ethylene Glycol Diacetate

Ethylene glycol diacetate is the diacetate ester of ethylene glycol, a dihydric alcohol. It qualifies under HTS 2915.39.47.00 as an acetate of a polyhydric alcohol, being an ester of acetic acid. Primarily used as a solvent in inks, resins, and as a chemical intermediate.

1,3-Butanediol Diacetate

1,3-Butanediol diacetate is the diacetate ester of 1,3-butanediol, a linear polyhydric alcohol. Meets HTS 2915.39.47.00 criteria as acetate of polyhydric alcohol in the acetic acid esters structure. Used in biodegradable polymers and cosmetics.

Neopentyl Glycol Diacetate

Neopentyl glycol diacetate derives from 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, a branched polyhydric alcohol. Falls squarely under HTS 2915.39.47.00 as acetate of polyhydric alcohol used in alkyd resins and plasticizers. Its saturated acyclic structure fits Chapter 29 subchapter requirements.

Pentaerythritol Tetraacetate

Pentaerythritol tetraacetate is the tetraester of pentaerythritol, a tetrahydric alcohol, with acetic acid. Classified under HTS 2915.39.47.00 as an acetate of a polyhydric alcohol within the esters of acetic acid subheading. Used in resins, lacquers, and as an intermediate in explosives manufacturing.

Propylene Glycol Diacetate

Propylene glycol diacetate, or 1,2-propanediol diacetate, is the diacetate ester derived from propylene glycol. Falls under HTS 2915.39.47.00 as an acetate of a polyhydric alcohol ether. Used in polymer plasticizers, flavors, and fragrance compounds.