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U.S. imports of sorbitol (d-glucitol) (HS 290544) totaled $1.4M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Sorbitol (D-Glucitol) paid $244K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSorbitol, commercially derived primarily from glucose hydrogenation, is a high-volume polyol serving the food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and chemical industries — functioning as a humectant, sweetener, and polyurethane polyol precursor. China is the dominant US supplier, followed by France and Indonesia, reflecting large-scale starch-based production in Asia and established European capacity. Importers sourcing food- or pharmaceutical-grade sorbitol should confirm FDA facility registration and USP/FCC grade compliance, as the same chemical identity covers both industrial and food-contact grades. The single 10-digit line (2905440000) covers all forms, but liquid versus crystalline sorbitol differ in handling, packaging, and moisture-sensitivity requirements.
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No — both liquid (typically a 70% aqueous solution) and crystalline sorbitol classify to the same 10-digit line, 2905440000. However, the physical form must be accurately described on the commercial invoice and packing list, as liquid bulk shipments require tank containers and have different weight/volume measurement conventions than crystalline product shipped in bags or supersacks.
Sorbitol used as a food ingredient is regulated by FDA as a food additive with GRAS status. The foreign manufacturer should be registered with FDA under the Bioterrorism Act facility registration requirement. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis confirming FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) grade compliance and retain it for FDA inspection purposes. Shipments may be subject to FDA examination at the port of entry, particularly from facilities with prior import alerts. Consulting a licensed customs broker familiar with FDA-regulated chemical imports is recommended.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905440000 | D-GLUCITOL (SORBITOL) | $1.4M | 17.35% | $244K |
D-GLUCITOL (SORBITOL)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905440000 | D-GLUCITOL (SORBITOL) | $2.8M |
D-GLUCITOL (SORBITOL)
2.1M kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $590K | -- | -$590K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $35K | $513K | +$478K |