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U.S. imports of industrial-grade sorbitol (other than subheading 2905.44) (HS 382460) totaled $48K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $413K | +$413K |
| CANADA | -- | $88K | +$88K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $63K | +$63K |
| ARGENTINA | -- | $40K | +$40K |
| THAILAND | $28K | -- | -$28K |
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Monthly import values over time
PRODUCTS AND RESIDUALS OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, NESOI
HS 382499
DIAGNOSTIC OR LABORATORY REAGENTS INCL KITS, NESOI
HS 382219
CHEM ELEM DOPED, USED IN ELECTRON, DISCS WAFERS ET
HS 381800
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS W PREC METAL/PREC MTL COMPND
HS 381512
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS, NESOI
HS 381519
ADDITIVE FOR LUB OIL CONT PETRO/BITUMINOUS MINOIL
HS 381121
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | -- | $370K | +$370K |
| Illinois | -- | $122K | +$122K |
| New Jersey | $28K | $70K | +$42K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $370K | +$370K |
| DETROIT, MI | -- | $82K | +$82K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $28K | $40K | +$12K |