2918.99.43.00/Glucono-Delta-Lactone/Japan

Glucono-Delta-Lactone from Japan

Glucono-delta-lactone (GDL) is the lactone form of gluconic acid, chemically defined under additional U.S. note 3 as an oxygen-function carboxylic derivative. Falls under HTS 2918.99.4300 for these specified cyclic forms. Used as sequestrant and leavening agent in food.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Include lactone purity assay to distinguish from free acid forms

• GRAS status documentation speeds FDA clearance for food use

• Avoid Chapter 29 exclusion by confirming not excluded cyclic ester per notes

Glucono-Delta-Lactone from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.99.43.00