Sorbitol; other than that of subheading no. 2905.44

HS v2022 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 that serves as a sweetener, humectant, and texturizing agent, making it an essential ingredient in a variety of consumer products. As a key component in the global sugar substitute market, the sorbitol industry plays a significant role in meeting the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional sugars.

Production process

Sorbitol is primarily produced through the hydrogenation of glucose, a process that converts the glucose into sorbitol. This involves the catalytic reduction of glucose under high temperature and pressure conditions. The resulting sorbitol is then purified and refined to meet the specific requirements of various applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the sorbitol industry include glucose, hydrogen, and catalysts. Manufacturers also rely on specialized equipment and machinery, such as hydrogenation reactors, purification systems, and packaging facilities, to ensure the efficient and consistent production of sorbitol.

Production outputs

The primary output of the sorbitol industry is the sorbitol compound itself, which is then used as an ingredient in a wide range of products, including 190190 Food preparations, 300490 Medicaments, and 340220 Cleaning preparations. Sorbitol is also used in the production of other sugar alcohols, such as mannitol, which are classified under different HS codes.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 382460.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/38'>38: Chemical products n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3824'>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/v2022/382460'>382460: Sorbitol; other than that of subheading no. 2905.44</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382410'>382410: Binders, prepared; for foundry moulds or cores</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382430'>382430: Metal carbides, non-agglomerated; mixed together or with metallic binders</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382440'>382440: Cements, mortars or concretes; their prepared additives</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382450'>382450: Mortars and concretes; non-refractory</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382481'>382481: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing oxirane (ethylene oxide)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382482'>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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382483'>382483: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382484'>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 --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382485'>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 --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382486'>382486: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing pentachlorobenzene (ISO) or hexachlorobenzene (ISO)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382487'>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 --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382488'>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 --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382489'>382489: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382491'>382491: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; consisting mainly of (5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl methyl methylphosphonate and bis[(5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl] methylphosphonate</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382492'>382492: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; polyglycol esters of methylphosphonic acid</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382499'>382499: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; n.e.c. heading 3824</a>"]

    

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