Sorbitol; other than that of subheading no. 2905.44

HS v2017 Code: 382460

About sorbitol; other than that of subheading no. 2905.44

HS code 382460 covers the classification of sorbitol, a sugar alcohol widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. Sorbitol is a versatile compound with a range of applications, making it an important component in the global import/export trade. Its unique properties, such as sweetness, low calorie content, and humectant abilities, make it a valuable ingredient in a variety of products consumed worldwide.

Production process

Sorbitol is primarily produced through the hydrogenation of glucose, a process that converts the glucose into the sugar alcohol. This can be achieved through catalytic hydrogenation or enzymatic conversion methods. The resulting sorbitol is then purified and refined to meet the specific requirements of its intended use, whether in food, pharmaceuticals, or other applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of sorbitol include glucose, typically derived from corn, wheat, or other starch-rich sources, as well as hydrogen gas and various catalysts or enzymes used in the conversion process. Additionally, the production of sorbitol may require specialized equipment, such as hydrogenation reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, to ensure the final product meets industry standards.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 382460 is refined sorbitol, which finds widespread use in a variety of industries. Sorbitol is commonly used as a sweetener, humectant, and texturizing agent in food products, including confectionery, baked goods, and beverages. It is also a key ingredient in pharmaceutical formulations, personal care items, and various industrial applications. The output of this industry may be consumed by manufacturers of 1704 Sugars and sugar confectionery, 2106 Food preparations, not elsewhere specified or included, and 3003 Medicinal products, among others.

Revisions to 382460

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 382460. The most recent 1 version of this code (382460) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 382460 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for sorbitol; other than that of subheading no. 2905.44

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/38'>38: Chemical products n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3824'>3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382460'>382460: Sorbitol; other than that of subheading no. 2905.44</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382410'>382410: Binders, prepared; for foundry moulds or cores</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382430'>382430: Metal carbides, non-agglomerated; mixed together or with metallic binders</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382440'>382440: Cements, mortars or concretes; their prepared additives</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382450'>382450: Mortars and concretes; non-refractory</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382471'>382471: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), whether or not containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382472'>382472: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing bromochlorodifluoromethane, bromotrifluoromethane or dibromotetrafluoroethanes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382473'>382473: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382474'>382474: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), whether or not containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382475'>382475: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing carbon tetrachloride</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382476'>382476: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382477'>382477: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing bromomethane (methyl bromide) or bromochloromethane</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382478'>382478: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382479'>382479: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; n.e.c. in item no. 3827.7</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382481'>382481: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing oxirane (ethylene oxide)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382482'>382482: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382483'>382483: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382484'>382484: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing aldrin, camphechlor (toxaphene), chlordane, chlordecone, DDT (chlorfenotane, 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane), dieldrin, endosulfan, endrin, heptachlor or mirex</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382485'>382485: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, INN)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382486'>382486: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing pentachlorobenzene (ISO), or hexachlorobenzene (ISO)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382487'>382487: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid, its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides, or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382488'>382488: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing tetra-, penta-, hexa-, hepta- or octabromodiphenyl ethers</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382491'>382491: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; consisting mainly of (5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl methylphosphonate and bis[(5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl] methylphosphonate</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/382499'>382499: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; n.e.c. heading 3824</a>"]

    

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