Galactose Pentaacetate from Germany
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 — 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
• Document specific rotation [+56° to +61°] for authenticity; Include heavy metals analysis (<10 ppm); Controlled substance precursor monitoring for glycosaminoglycan synthesis