HTS US: 2940.00.XX.XX
Description
This heading encompasses chemically pure sugars other than the most common types such as sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose, and fructose. It also includes sugar derivatives such as sugar ethers, sugar acetals, sugar esters, and their salts, provided they are not classified under headings 2937, 2938, or 2939.
These substances are used extensively in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries as specialized sweetening agents, intermediates in organic synthesis, or in other technical applications.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
- Heading 2940: Chemically Pure Sugars and Their Derivatives
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2940.00.XX.XX– The last digits specify the exact type or derivative.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 2940 is further subdivided to identify specific chemically pure sugars and related derivatives:
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2940.00 | Chemically pure sugars excluding sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals, sugar esters and their salts (excluding products of headings 2937, 2938, 2939) | General category covering all products under this heading |
2940.00.20.00 |
D-Arabinose | A naturally occurring sugar, important in biochemical processes and pharmaceutical applications. |
2940.00.60.00 |
Other chemically pure sugars and derivatives | Includes other chemically pure sugars and their ethers, acetals, esters, and salts not specified elsewhere. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
For accurate classification, the following exclusions apply:
- Sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose, and fructose are classified under other headings (e.g., 1701 for sucrose).
- Products of headings 2937, 2938, and 2939, which include certain sugar derivatives and sugar alcohols, are excluded.
- Mixtures with other substances that change the nature of the sugar products may fall under different headings.
Notes
- Purity Standards: Products under this heading must meet chemically pure standards and are typically used in specialized industrial, pharmaceutical, or food applications.
- Regulatory Compliance: Importers should ensure compliance with relevant chemical safety, labeling, and import regulations.
- Duty Rates: Customs duty rates vary depending on the specific subheading and country of origin; consult the current USHTS for precise rates.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of chemically pure D-Arabinose for pharmaceutical use.US HTS Code:
2940.00.20.00Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS schedule
Additional Requirements: Safety data sheets and import permits as required by chemical regulations.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2937: Hormones, derivatives and related substances including certain sugar derivatives.
- HTS 2938: Glycosides, natural or synthetic.
- HTS 2939: Sugars alcohols and their derivatives.
- HTS 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose in solid form.
