Liquid Sorbitol 70% Non-Crystallizing
A 70% aqueous solution of D-glucitol engineered to prevent crystallization, used as a liquid sweetener. The solution is a normal transport concentration per Chapter 29 note 1(d), and the anti-crystallization property does not make it particularly suitable for specific use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the solution contains other sugars or sweeteners
Mixed sugar solutions may be classified under other fructose products
If the solution is formulated for retail food use
Food preparations not elsewhere specified may apply
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the 70% concentration is standard for transport and handling
• Provide technical data showing the anti-crystallization is inherent to the concentration, not added chemicals
• Ensure the solution is not packaged for retail sale as a tabletop sweetener
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Bulk Sorbitol 99% Powder for Confectionery
Bulk sorbitol powder at 99% purity, presented as separate chemically defined D-glucitol in crystalline form for sugar-free confectionery production. It meets Chapter 29 criteria as an acyclic polyhydric alcohol without added substances that would alter its general use.
Cosmetic Grade Sorbitol Solution 70%
A 70% aqueous solution of D-glucitol used as a humectant in cosmetics. The water content is a normal transport concentration per Chapter 29 note 1(d), and the solution is not made particularly suitable for specific use rather than general use.
Dental Grade Sorbitol Powder NF
Dental-grade sorbitol powder meeting National Formulary standards, used in toothpaste and dental tablet formulations. It is pure D-glucitol without added excipients, qualifying under Chapter 29 as a separate chemically defined compound.
Food Grade Sorbitol Powder 70%
Food-grade sorbitol in a non-crystallizing 70% powder form, used as a sugar substitute in candies and gums. The product is D-glucitol meeting food chemical codex standards, and the form does not exclude it from Chapter 29 classification.
Granulated Sorbitol DC 90 Pharma Grade
Direct compression granules containing 90% D-glucitol with minimal binder for tablet manufacturing. The processing into granules does not create a preparation excluded from Chapter 29, as the binder does not render the product particularly suitable for specific use.
Industrial Sorbitol Crystalline USP/EP
Pharmaceutical-grade D-glucitol crystals certified to USP and EP standards, used for tablet compression and syrup production. The pure crystalline form qualifies under Chapter 29 as a separate chemically defined acyclic polyhydric alcohol.