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2905.49.40.00/Sorbitol Powder USP/Japan

Sorbitol Powder USP from Japan

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.

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%
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Import Tips

• 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

Sorbitol Powder USP from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.49.40.00