Sorbitol Hexaacetate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• 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