Xylose Tetraacetate from Japan

Xylose tetraacetate is a protected form of xylose, a pentose sugar, with four acetate esters on its hydroxyl groups. It is used in hemicellulose fragment synthesis and biofuel precursor research, 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.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

PGA flags (2)Show detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required

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

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Import Tips

• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to confirm the chemical purity and acetylation pattern

• Ensure the product is not a glycoside of heading 29.38, as xylose derivatives may be considered glycosides

• Verify that the product is not put up for retail sale, which could affect classification