U.S. exports of Industrial-Grade Sorbitol (Other Than Subheading 2905.44) (HS 382460) totaled $1.2M in August 2026.
Industrial-Grade Sorbitol (Other Than Subheading 2905.44) imports of $29K in August 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $66K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSorbitol classified here is the industrial-grade product used in surfactants, polyurethane polyols, and chemical synthesis — distinct from the food- and pharmaceutical-grade sorbitol of subheading 2905.44, which is classified as a polyhydric alcohol. India is the leading US supplier, reflecting its large starch-processing and glucose-hydrogenation capacity, with Japan and France also significant sources. Because this heading captures sorbitol outside the food-grade chapter, importers should confirm the product's intended use and purity specification to ensure it is not more correctly classified under 2905.44.
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Subheading 2905.44 covers sorbitol classified as a polyhydric alcohol, typically food- or pharmaceutical-grade product meeting specific purity standards. Heading 382460 captures sorbitol that does not meet those criteria or is presented for industrial chemical use. The product's specification sheet, intended application, and whether it meets food-grade standards are the key factors; a binding ruling from CBP is advisable when the classification is ambiguous.
Industrial sorbitol serves as a feedstock for sorbitan esters (used in emulsifiers and surfactants), as a building block for polyurethane polyols, and as a humectant in non-food formulations such as toothpaste and cosmetics. Its role as a renewable, bio-based chemical intermediate has also attracted interest from specialty chemical manufacturers seeking alternatives to petroleum-derived polyols.
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Subheading 8 of 17 in heading 3824
Subheading 382460 · $1.2M of $606.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$29KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2M of Industrial-Grade Sorbitol (Other Than Subheading 2905.44) and exported $10.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3824600000 | Sorbitol Other Than That of Subheading 2905.44 | $29K | 17.40% | 100.00% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3824600000 | Sorbitol Other Than That of Subheading 2905.44 | $1.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and United Arab Emirates together take 83% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 17.40% of imports for consumption.