Gluconolactone Powder FCC Grade from Japan
Gluconolactone, the lactone ester of gluconic acid, qualifies under HTS 2918.16.50.90 as other gluconic acid esters per Chapter 29 ester classification precedence. Used as sequestrant in food and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FCC certificate confirms food grade; GRAS status simplifies FDA clearance
• Lactone hydrolysis stability data may be requested for shelf life claims