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Sorbitol Solution 70% (Non-Crystallizing)

Sorbitol solution 70%, polyhydric acyclic alcohol (glucitol) in water per chapter note 3(d). Used in pharma and food. HTS 2905.49.50.01 applies to aqueous solutions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.60.00.00Lower: 22.4% vs 40.5%

If mixtures of sorbitol and mannitol

Dedicated heading for sorbitol/mannitol mixtures

1702.90Lower: 15.1% vs 40.5%

If sugar alcohols from natural sources

Sugar-derived products may classify under chapter 17

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 40.5%

If food preparations containing sorbitol

Finished food products classified by food preparation headings

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify exact Brix/refractive index for concentration verification

• Food grade requires heavy metals/microbiological certificates

• Distinguish from crystalline sorbitol (different physical handling)

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