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γ-Butyrolactone (Aromatic Derivatives) from Germany

Aromatic-substituted γ-butyrolactones are five-membered lactone rings with aromatic substituents, classified under HTS 2932.20.4500 as aromatic oxygen-heterocyclic lactones. Used as solvents and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Provide CoA confirming aromatic substitution on lactone ring to distinguish from aliphatic GBL (2932.20.5010)

Include end-use statement specifying industrial solvent/pharma intermediate to avoid DEA scrutiny

Package in industrial drums, not consumer sizes, to maintain chemical compound classification