D-Arabinose Powder from Canada
D-Arabinose is a chemically pure aldopentose sugar, epimeric at C-2 with D-ribose, supplied as a white crystalline powder for laboratory and research applications. It falls under HTS 2940.00.20.00 as a chemically pure sugar other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose, or fructose. This rare sugar is used in biochemical studies and as a reference standard.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming chemical purity and D-arabinose identity to avoid reclassification as general sugars
• Ensure proper labeling with CAS number (5328-37-0) and purity percentage for FDA and customs verification
• Declare as research chemical only; avoid health claims to prevent scrutiny under pharmaceutical regulations