Sorbitol Hexaacetate from China
Sorbitol hexaacetate is the fully acetylated derivative of sorbitol, a hexahydric alcohol. Perfectly matches HTS 2915.39.47.00 definition for acetates of polyhydric alcohols as saturated acetic acid esters. Pharmaceutical and polymer intermediate applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• DMF (Drug Master File) may be required if pharmaceutical end-use declared
• Melting point range (90-95°C) specification confirms full acetylation vs partial esters