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U.S. exports of industrial-grade sorbitol (other than subheading 2905.44) (HS 382460) totaled $684K in July 2026.
Importers of Industrial-Grade Sorbitol (Other Than Subheading 2905.44) paid $20K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $148K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Industrial-Grade Sorbitol (Other Than Subheading 2905.44) imports of $148K in July 2026 ran 107% above the year-to-date monthly average of $71K.
Last updated: July 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.
Subheading 9 of 17 in heading 3824
Subheading 382460 · $148K of $558.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3824600000 | Sorbitol Other Than That of Subheading 2905.44 | $61K | 14.90% | 100.00% | $9K |
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 | $482K |
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.
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Imports
$148KYoY · Pro
Exports
$684KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Argentina together take 86% of it.
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the effective duty rate is 13.58%.