Glucose Pentaacetate from China
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.
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 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