Methyl Galactoside Triacetate
Methyl galactoside triacetate combines glycoside and ester functionality for orthogonal protection strategies. Dual classification consideration resolved by Chapter 29 note prioritizing sugar esters in heading 2940.00.60.00 for HTS purposes.
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 glycoside function predominates
Heading 2938 glycosides take precedence over esters in some cases
If acetate esters without methyl glycoside notation
Loss of glycosidic specificity changes to simple ester
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Import Tips & Compliance
• HRMS confirmation of molecular ion; Orthogonal deprotection sequence documentation; Anomeric purity specification critical
Related Products under HTS 2940.00.60.00
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.
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.