Glucose Pentaacetate

Glucose pentaacetate is a peracetylated sugar ester where all five hydroxyl groups of glucose are esterified with acetic acid. Classified in HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a chemically pure sugar ester, distinct from products of headings 2937-2939. Used as an intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry and drug synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+25.0%30.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%5.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%5.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%5.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%5.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2915.39Lower: 13.7% vs 30.8%

If acetate esters classified by carboxylic acid function

Chapter 29 note 3(A) may direct esters to later carboxylic acid headings

3824Lower: 15% vs 30.8%

If for technical grade <95% purity

Chapter 29 applies only to chemically pure compounds per note (a)

2915.90.50Lower: 28.8% vs 30.8%

If mixture of acetate esters without defined sugar structure

Lacks specific sugar identification required for heading 2940

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document acetyl group content via saponification value testing; Include flash point data (108°C) for hazardous classification; Avoid plastic packaging - use glass or HDPE to prevent hydrolysis

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Methyl Alpha-D-Glucopyranoside

Methyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside is a chemically pure sugar ether derived from glucose where a methyl group is attached to the anomeric oxygen. It falls under HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a sugar ether, other than those specified in headings 2937, 2938, or 2939, and not sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose, or fructose. This compound is used in organic synthesis and as a solvent in chemical reactions.

Ethyl Beta-D-Galactopyranoside

Ethyl beta-D-galactopyranoside is a galactose-derived sugar ether used in glycosylation reactions and carbohydrate chemistry research. Classified under HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a chemically pure sugar ether excluded from headings 2937-2939. It consists of a galactose molecule with an ethyl group ether-linked at the anomeric position.

Benzyl Alpha-D-Mannopyranoside

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.

Maltose Octaacetate

Maltose octaacetate features eight acetate ester groups on the disaccharide maltose, used in selective glycosylation and polymer chemistry. Falls under HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a sugar ester, chemically pure, excluded from headings 2937-2939 despite maltose base structure. Enables controlled carbohydrate assembly in synthesis.

Tetra-O-Acetyl-D-Ribose

Tetra-O-acetyl-D-ribose is a protected ribose sugar ester used in nucleoside analog synthesis for antiviral drugs. Classified HTS 2940.00.60.00 as chemically pure sugar ester not covered by headings 2937-2939. The four acetate groups protect hydroxyls during selective chemical manipulation.

Sorbitol Hexaacetate

Sorbitol hexaacetate is the fully acetylated form of the sugar alcohol sorbitol, used in polyester synthesis and carbohydrate modification. HTS 2940.00.60.00 covers this chemically pure sugar ester as sorbitol derivatives qualify under sugar alcohol ester definition. Provides reactive hydroxyl protection in polymer chemistry.