Xylitol Granules Food Grade
Xylitol, a pentitol polyhydric alcohol hydrogenated from xylose sugar, is prized for its non-cariogenic sweetener properties in chewing gum and oral care. HTS 2905.44.00 covers this sugar-derived acyclic polyol with five OH groups. Granular form ensures easy dissolution.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If insufficiently processed from hemicellulose
Sugar impurities exceeding Chapter 29 purity thresholds classify as other sugars.
If in consumer confectionery products
Finished food products containing xylitol as ingredient fall to Chapter 21.
If formulated into oral care dentifrices
Dentifrices/oral hygiene preps with xylitol classify under Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FEMA GRAS status and sugar hydrogenation process validation in entry docs
• Test for D-xylitol purity (>99%) to prevent reclassification as sugar mixtures
• Avoid retail packaging at import; bulk shipments stay in Chapter 29, repack domestically
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