Arbutin (Hydroquinone-β-D-Glucopyranoside)
Arbutin is a hydroquinone glucoside from bearberry leaves, under HTS 2938.90.00.00. Widely used in cosmetics as skin-lightening agent and pharmaceutical intermediate.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hydrolyzed to free hydroquinone
Aglycone phenols classified under phenolic alcohols, not glycosides.
If pre-formulated into cosmetic preparations
Beauty preparations exceed bulk chemical classification.
If pharmaceutical grade for medicinal skin treatment
Medicaments take precedence over cosmetics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File FDA cosmetic notification if destined for personal care products
• Certify hydroquinone content <2% to avoid drug classification
• Include glucoside bond hydrolysis stability data
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