U.S. imports of Pentaerythritol (HS 290542) totaled $6.3M in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Pentaerythritol paid $826K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Pentaerythritol imports of $6.3M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPentaerythritol's four hydroxyl groups make it a high-functionality polyol used in alkyd resin synthesis, rosin esters for adhesives, synthetic lubricant esters, and flame-retardant applications. Sweden and Germany are the primary US suppliers, a pattern consistent with the concentration of large-scale pentaerythritol production in northern Europe. Turkey and Taiwan also appear among leading sources, indicating some diversification of supply. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2905420000), the key commercial distinction is between mono-pentaerythritol and technical-grade (which contains dipentaerythritol), as the ratio affects resin functionality and must be specified in purchase contracts.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
136 import shipments a month
Technical-grade pentaerythritol typically contains a significant proportion of dipentaerythritol, which has six hydroxyl groups and produces higher-functionality resins. Mono-grade (high-purity) pentaerythritol is preferred for applications requiring consistent resin molecular weight, such as synthetic lubricant esters and certain rosin derivatives. Importers should specify the grade and minimum mono-content in their purchase contracts and verify compliance via certificate of analysis.
Importers should check the current status of antidumping and countervailing duty orders with CBP and the International Trade Administration, as pentaerythritol has historically been subject to trade remedy proceedings from certain origins. The applicable duty treatment can vary significantly by country of origin, so confirming the current order status before contracting is essential.
Subheading 7 of 20 in heading 2905
Subheading 290542 · $6.3M of $149.6M
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 290542 — Pentaerythritol, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905420000 | Pentaerythritol | $6.3M | 13.13% | 100.00% | $826K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905420000 | Pentaerythritol | $751K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$751KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $52.0M of Pentaerythritol and exported $10.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Sweden together supply 64% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 13.13% of imports for consumption.