Birch Xylitol Crystals

Xylitol crystals extracted from birch wood hemicellulose through acid hydrolysis and hydrogenation, specifically classified under HTS 2905.49.30.00. Premium natural source preferred for organic labeling in dental and bakery products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If containing >1% birch extraction impurities

Impurities beyond Chapter 29 tolerance classify as chemical mixtures rather than pure compounds.

2936.29.50Lower: Free vs 35%

If containing provitamin impurities

Vitamin-related compounds classify in 2936, taking precedence over alcohol function.

1108.20.00.00Higher: 37.6% vs 35%

If sold as bulk hemicellulose extract pre-hydrogenation

Unprocessed sugar-derived extracts remain vegetable saps/resins in Chapter 11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide birch origin verification and GC-MS purity analysis; organic certification requires specific hydrolysis process docs; watch for anti-caking agents pushing to 3824

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