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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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