Sorbitol Powder USP
Sorbitol is a polyhydric alcohol derived from glucose through hydrogenation, commonly used as a sugar substitute in pharmaceuticals and food products. This powder form meets USP standards for purity and is classified under HTS 2905.44.00 as a sugar-derived polyhydric alcohol, distinct from monohydric alcohols. It appears as a white, hygroscopic powder with sweet taste.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other sweeteners for retail packs
Mixtures of sugar alcohols with additives exceed pure compound scope of Chapter 29, falling to prepared chemical mixtures.
If chemically modified as sugar ethers/esters
Sugar derivatives beyond simple polyhydric alcohols like sorbitol classify under specific sugar modification headings.
If imported as food-grade additive in consumer packaging
Retail food preparations containing sugar alcohols shift to Chapter 21 food provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming USP grade and sugar-derived origin to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper labeling as 'sugar alcohol' and include batch testing for impurities per FDA regs
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Erythritol Crystals USP
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