Sorbitol Hexaethyl Ether from Japan
Sorbitol hexaethyl ether is the fully perethylated derivative of hexahydric sorbitol, creating six ethyl ether linkages. Meets HTS 2909.19.60.00 criteria as chemically defined acyclic ether of polyhydric alcohol per Chapter 29 notes. Used in carbohydrate chemistry research.
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 NMR spectrum or etherification analysis to confirm complete substitution
• Small volume research chemicals need research exemption declarations
• Verify not sugar ether of heading 2940 which would supersede classification