Birch Xylitol Crystals from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide birch origin verification and GC-MS purity analysis; organic certification requires specific hydrolysis process docs; watch for anti-caking agents pushing to 3824