2932.20.50.20/Food-Grade Glucono Delta Lactone USP/Japan

Food-Grade Glucono Delta Lactone USP from Japan

USP-grade glucono-δ-lactone meets pharmaceutical standards for use in food and supplements, classified under HTS 2932.20.50.20 as the pure heterocyclic lactone compound. This high-purity form (GDL) is essential for controlled acidification in yogurt fermentation and surimi production. Its gradual hydrolysis prevents rapid pH drops common with other acidulants.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Require USP/NF certificate; customs frequently rejects without pharmacopeia compliance documentation

• Label as 'food additive' not 'chemical' to qualify for food import channels and avoid chemical weapon scrutiny

• Batch testing for arsenic (<3 ppm) mandatory; common rejection reason in recent FDA import alerts