Sorbitol Hexaacetate from China
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.
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
• Test for sorbitol/manitol diastereomer content; Flash point 162°C requires proper hazmat declaration; Glass-lined containers prevent acetate migration during storage