Product classification
HS code for Mannitol: 2905.43
Alcohols, polyhydric, mannitol.
Classification of mannitol under HS 2905.43
Mannitol is classified under HS code 2905.43 as a polyhydric alcohol. This classification is determined by the chemical structure of the substance, which is a sugar alcohol (polyol) derived from a sugar by reduction. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 29 covers organic chemicals, and heading 2905 specifically addresses acyclic alcohols and their derivatives. Mannitol, being a hexahydric alcohol, fits precisely into the subheading 2905.43. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the mannitol is intended for use as a food additive, a pharmaceutical excipient, or a laboratory reagent, provided it meets the purity requirements for chemically defined organic compounds set forth in the General Explanatory Notes to Chapter 29. If the product is presented as a medicament in measured doses, it might shift chapters, but the bulk chemical substance is strictly 2905.43.
- Covers
- D-Mannitol in crystalline powder form
- Reagent grade mannitol for laboratory use
- Mannitol used as a sweetener or bulking agent in bulk industrial quantities
- USP/EP grade mannitol for pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Also under 2905.43
- Roquette Mannitol
- Cargill Mannitol
- SPI Pharma Mannitol
- Merck KGaA Mannitol
Codes often confused with 2905.43
Common mistake. Mannitol is frequently misclassified under HS code 1702.90, which covers other sugars and sugar syrups. However, because mannitol is a polyhydric alcohol and not a carbohydrate in the traditional sense (it is a reduced sugar), it must be classified in Chapter 29. Another common error is using HS code 3824.99 for chemical mixtures; this only applies if the mannitol is part of a complex preparation that has lost the character of a pure chemical. Additionally, if mannitol is prepared as a diuretic injection, it is classified under 3004.90 rather than 2905.43.
Top exporters and importers of HS 290543 (the code used for mannitol), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 290543 (the code used for mannitol) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 290543, not only mannitol.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $147M 43% of world exports
- 2 China $86M 25% of world exports
- 3 United States $27M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $339M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $53M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $39M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 Japan $29M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $398M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for mannitol
Brazil classifies mannitol under NCM 2905.43.00: HS 2905.43 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about mannitol
What is the HS code for Mannitol?
The HS code for Mannitol is 290543 (Alcohols; polyhydric, mannitol). The primary HS code for pure, chemically defined mannitol is 2905.43.
How do I classify Mannitol for customs?
Mannitol is classified under HS code 290543 — Alcohols; polyhydric, mannitol. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the classification change if it is used in food?
No, as long as it is the pure chemical substance, it remains under 2905.43. If it is a food preparation containing mannitol and other ingredients, it may fall under Chapter 21.
Which countries are the top exporters of mannitol (HS 290543)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 290543 (the code used for mannitol) in UN Comtrade data were France ($147M, 43% of world exports), China ($86M) and the United States ($27M). World exports came to about $339M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of mannitol (HS 290543)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 290543 (the code used for mannitol) in UN Comtrade data were India ($53M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($39M) and Japan ($29M). World imports came to about $398M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Mannitol the same in all countries?
The base HS code 290543 for Mannitol is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for mannitol in Brazil?
In Brazil, mannitol (HS 290543) is classified under NCM 2905.43.00.