Dipentaerythritol Pentaacetate from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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