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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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