2915.39.47.00 - Acetates of polyhydric alcohols or of polyhydric alcohol ethers

This HTS category, 2915.39.47.00, specifically classifies acetates derived from polyhydric alcohols or polyhydric alcohol ethers. Polyhydric alcohols, also known as polyols, are organic compounds containing multiple hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. When these hydroxyl groups are esterified with acetic acid, the resulting compounds fall under this heading. Similarly, ethers derived from polyhydric alcohols, where one or more hydroxyl groups have been converted into ether linkages, and the remaining hydroxyl groups are then esterified with acetic acid, are also included. Examples include glycerol triacetate (triacetin) and ethylene glycol diacetate.

Distinguishing this category from its direct siblings at this level is crucial. While other subheadings within 2915.39 might cover different esters of acetic acid or acetates not derived from polyhydric alcohols or their ethers, this specific classification is reserved for acetates formed from compounds with multiple alcohol functionalities. The presence of multiple hydroxyl groups in the parent alcohol or ether molecule is the defining characteristic.

As this node is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the primary focus for classification under 2915.39.47.00 is to confirm that the product is indeed an acetate of a polyhydric alcohol or a polyhydric alcohol ether. Classification will rely on verifying the chemical structure and the source alcohol/ether component of the acetate in question, ensuring it possesses more than one hydroxyl group or ether linkages derived from such a structure.