Food-Grade Mannitol Crystals from Japan
Crystalline mannitol approved for food use as a sugar alcohol sweetener and bulking agent in chewing gum and low-calorie confections. Classified under HTS 2905.43.00.00 as a pure acyclic polyhydric alcohol without food-specific preparations. Ideal for bulk import by confectionery manufacturers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice for food imports; include GRAS affirmation documentation; watch for misdeclaration as sucrose which changes duties