Pentaerythritol Tetraacetate from Japan
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 — 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
• Provide manufacturer's assay certificate confirming ≥98% purity to maintain Chapter 29 classification
• Declare as UN3082 Environmentally Hazardous Substance if shipped in bulk quantities