2905.43.00.00 - Mannitol

This classification covers Mannitol, a sugar alcohol that is a hexahydric alcohol. Mannitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol found in various plants and fungi, and it is also produced commercially. It is known for its sweet taste and its use as a sweetener, bulking agent, and pharmaceutical excipient.

Within the broader category of "Other polyhydric alcohols," Mannitol is distinct from its siblings. Unlike Trimethylolpropane (2905.41.00.00) or Pentaerythritol (2905.42.00.00), which are synthetic polyols often used in resins and coatings, Mannitol is primarily derived from natural sources and has significant food and pharmaceutical applications. It is also differentiated from D-Glucitol (Sorbitol) (2905.44.00.00) and Glycerol (2905.45.00.00) by its specific chemical structure and functional properties, although all are hexahydric alcohols.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification for Mannitol at this level is definitive. The key criteria for classifying goods under 2905.43.00.00 revolve around the specific chemical identity and common trade forms of Mannitol, ensuring it is not mistaken for other polyhydric alcohols with different manufacturing processes, applications, or inherent properties.