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Sugar Alcohol Blend Powder

Blend of sorbitol/mannitol sugar alcohols in powder for chewing gum base. As 'other' solid sugars including blends, in 1702.90.90.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+37.5%42.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2905.44.00Lower: 24.9% vs 42.6%

If pure sugar alcohols like sorbitol

Polyhydric alcohols have dedicated Chapter 29 heading.

1704.90.58Lower: 30.4% vs 42.6%

If in gum or lozenge form

Chewing gum base with sugars goes to 1704.

3302.10.10Lower: 20% vs 42.6%

If final gum product

Finished oral hygiene gums are Chapter 33.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify polyol content without reducing sugars dominance

• Avoid hydrogenated labeling that might suggest 2905

• Bulk import for processing qualifies better