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 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.

2938.90.00.00Lower: 3.7% vs 30.8%

If glycoside function predominates

Heading 2938 glycosides take precedence over esters in some cases

2915.39Lower: 13.7% vs 30.8%

If acetate esters without methyl glycoside notation

Loss of glycosidic specificity changes to simple ester

3824.99.39Higher: 35% vs 30.8%

If research grade <96% purity

Chemical purity threshold for Chapter 29

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Import Tips & Compliance

• HRMS confirmation of molecular ion; Orthogonal deprotection sequence documentation; Anomeric purity specification critical

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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

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Glucose Pentaacetate

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Maltose Octaacetate

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Tetra-O-Acetyl-D-Ribose

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