Xylitol Granules Food Grade from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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