Benzyl Alpha-D-Mannopyranoside from Germany
Benzyl alpha-D-mannopyranoside serves as a protecting group reagent in oligosaccharide synthesis, featuring a benzyl ether linkage to mannose. It qualifies for HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a chemically pure sugar ether not covered by headings 2937-2939 or the excluded simple sugars. Primarily used in pharmaceutical intermediate production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.2%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include detailed synthetic pathway documentation to prove sugar ether structure; Verify benzyl group content doesn't trigger Chapter 29 halide/sulfonate derivative rules; Use proper refrigerated shipping for moisture-sensitive compounds