Cyclodextrin Beta

Beta-cyclodextrin is a cyclic oligosaccharide dextrin produced by enzymatic modification of starch, used for encapsulation in pharmaceuticals. HTS 3505.10.00 covers it as a specialized dextrin.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2936.90.01Lower: Free vs 17.5%

If classified by vitamin or provitamin structure

Certain modified saccharides with specific functions may go to Chapter 29/30.

3002.90.10Lower: Free vs 17.5%

If pre-packaged for therapeutic use with active ingredients

Medicinal preparations containing dextrins fall under Chapter 30.

3504.00.50Higher: 21.5% vs 17.5%

If considered a peptone-like enzymatic hydrolysate

Other protein/enzyme digests sometimes overlap but dextrins stay separate.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA or USP certificates for pharma-grade imports to expedite clearance

Document enzymatic production to distinguish from synthetic polymers