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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.8% | +25.0% | 30.8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.8% | — | 5.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.8% | — | 5.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.8% | — | 5.8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.8% | — | 5.8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as a provitamin or vitamin derivative
Sugar ethers with vitamin-like activity may fall under heading 2936 per Chapter 29 hierarchy rules
If containing a nitrogen function making it a sugar amine derivative
Chapter notes direct nitrogen-functional compounds to later headings like 2929 or 2909 if applicable
If imported as mixture with solvents exceeding transport-only concentrations
Chapter 29 note (e) excludes solutions where solvent renders product suitable for specific use
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chemical purity through Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to meet Chapter 29 note (a); Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and proper UN shipping classification; Avoid misclassification as simple sugars by confirming ether structure
Related Products under HTS 2940.00.60.00
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.
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.
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.