Dipentaerythritol Pentaacetate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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