Sorbitol Hexaacetate
Sorbitol hexaacetate is the fully acetylated form of sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, with six acetate esters. It is used in polyester synthesis and carbohydrate modification, and is classified under tariff item 2940.00.00 as a chemically pure sugar ester. The product is not covered by headings 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39, and meets the Chapter 29 definition of a separate chemically defined organic compound.
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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 2940000000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Equal To 2940000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is sorbitol itself, not an ester
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol classified in heading 29.05, but its esters fall under heading 29.40.
If the product is considered an ester of acetic acid
Acetate esters of polyhydric alcohols may be classified as esters of acyclic monocarboxylic acids.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the product is not a sugar alcohol of heading 29.05, as sorbitol itself is classified there; the esterification may shift classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to prove chemical purity
• Verify that the product is not put up for retail sale, which could affect classification
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