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γ-Butyrolactone USP Grade

USP-grade γ-Butyrolactone is a high-purity lactone meeting pharmaceutical standards, classified as a heterocyclic oxygen-only compound under HTS 2932.20.50.10 per Chapter 29 definitions. Primarily used as an intermediate for synthesizing GABA-related drugs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+108.8%112.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+106.3%110%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+106.3%110%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+21.3%21.3%
🇯🇵JapanFree+23.8%23.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2933.99.97.01Same rate: 112.5%

If containing nitrogen hetero-atoms

Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen fall under Chapter 2933, later numerical order.

3002.90Lower: 12.5% vs 112.5%

If immunological or serum-based product

Chapter 29 excludes immunological products per note 2(e), shifting to Chapter 30.

3822Lower: 12.5% vs 112.5%

If for diagnostic lab reagents

Lab reagents from organic compounds classified in Chapter 38, not pure Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide USP certificate of analysis for FDA compliance; ensure List I chemical reporting to DEA; avoid water-dissolved forms unless per Chapter Note (d)