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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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