Neopentyl Glycol Diacetate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Molecular weight certification (204.25 g/mol) confirms identity vs similar esters
• Low toxicity but requires Proposition 65 labeling if California destination
• Distinguish from NPG raw material (2905.41); acetate ester functionality shifts to Chapter 29 heading 2915