Pentaerythritol Tetraacetate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer's assay certificate confirming ≥98% purity to maintain Chapter 29 classification
• Declare as UN3082 Environmentally Hazardous Substance if shipped in bulk quantities