U.S. imports of D-Glucitol (Sorbitol) (SITC 51225) totaled $1.9M in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of D-Glucitol (Sorbitol) paid $204K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.58% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. D-Glucitol (Sorbitol) imports of $1.9M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSorbitol — the commercial name for D-glucitol — is produced industrially by catalytic hydrogenation of glucose and is widely traded as a humectant, sweetener, and chemical intermediate for ascorbic acid (vitamin C) synthesis. Its dual role in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing means FDA oversight applies to imported product destined for those sectors, and purity specifications (food-grade vs. technical-grade) must be clearly documented at entry. Liquid and crystalline forms are both actively traded, and the physical presentation can affect packaging, freight, and classification considerations.
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57 import shipments a month
Liquid sorbitol (typically a 70% aqueous solution) is shipped in bulk tankers or IBC totes and requires temperature management to prevent crystallization, while crystalline sorbitol ships in bags or supersacks. Both forms fall under the same SITC code, but the liquid form involves additional hazmat and tank-cleaning documentation at the port.
Yes — sorbitol is a key feedstock for ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sorbitan esters. When imported as a chemical intermediate rather than a food ingredient, the intended downstream use should be documented, as it may affect which FDA review pathway applies and whether the product is subject to food additive regulations.
Basic heading 372 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 51225 · $1.9M of $27.5B
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $19.0M of D-Glucitol (Sorbitol) and exported $23.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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France and Indonesia together supply 60% of it. China pays 24.9% duty; France 3.3%.
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