Galactose Pentaacetate from China
Galactose pentaacetate provides all hydroxyl protection for galactose in complex carbohydrate synthesis. Falls under HTS 2940.00.60.00 as chemically pure sugar ester, specifically excluded from simple sugar exclusions since chemically modified. Essential for tumor-associated antigen synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document specific rotation [+56° to +61°] for authenticity; Include heavy metals analysis (<10 ppm); Controlled substance precursor monitoring for glycosaminoglycan synthesis