Methyl Alpha-D-Glucopyranoside from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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