Xylitol Granules Food Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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