HS Code 2940
Chemically Pure Sugars and Sugar Esters
HS code 2940 is for chemically pure sugars, excluding common varieties like sucrose and lactose, including their ethers and esters used in lab research.
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HS Code 2940 — Chemically Pure Sugars and Sugar Esters
This code is for chemically pure sugars used in laboratories and specialized industrial processes. It excludes common table sugars like sucrose or glucose, focusing on rarer sugars like rhamnose or xylose and their chemical derivatives.
What's included
- Rhamnose
- Galactose
- Xylose
- Sugar acetals
- Sugar esters
What's excluded
- Lactose → use
1702(Lactose is specifically excluded from Chapter 29 and resides in Chapter 17.)
Common examples
- D-Xylose pure
- L-Rhamnose monohydrate
- Sorbitan esters
- Galactose for lab use
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this for food-grade sugar?
No, common food sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose are classified in Chapter 17. Heading 2940 is for specialized chemical purities.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5.5%
- Documentation: Certificate of Purity is essential to distinguish from Chapter 17 products.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, Japan
- Top importers: United States, Bermuda, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Specific to high-purity laboratory sugars; not for food-grade sweeteners.
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