Industrial Sorbitol 70% Solution from Japan
70% aqueous sorbitol solution for industrial uses like surfactants, plastics, and polyurethanes, acting as a humectant and stabilizer. Classified in 3824.60.00.00 because it falls outside 2905.44's high-purity aqueous criteria, treated as a chemical preparation NESOI. Common in non-food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) detailing concentration and handling for DOT compliance
• Confirm viscosity and refractive index specs to validate against 2905.44 exclusion
• Bulk shipments require proper tank certifications to prevent leakage issues at ports