Gluconolactone Fermentation-Derived USP from Japan
Fermentation-produced glucono-δ-lactone USP grade, classified under HTS 2932.20.50.20 as the specific heterocyclic lactone. Preferred over synthetic routes for 'natural' labeling in clean-label foods. Identical chemical structure qualifies under Chapter 29 organic compound definitions.
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
• Include fermentation origin documentation for 'natural' claims; affects FDA labeling jurisdiction
• GMP certificate from manufacturing site mandatory for USP designation
• Shelf life testing (>24 months) required; hydrolysis stability affects classification validity