Toothpaste Grade Sorbitol Solution from China
70-85% sorbitol solution specifically formulated for toothpaste bases, providing humectancy and smooth texture. While close to 2905.44 threshold, processing for dental use places it in HTS 3824.60.00.00 as specialized preparation. Prevents drying in oral care products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• May require separate subheading 3824.60.10.00 verification; consult CBP ruling
• Provide abrasion testing data for toothpaste formulation compliance
• Antimicrobial specs critical to avoid oral product rejection