Industrial Glucono-δ-lactone Bulk Bags from Japan
Bulk glucono-δ-lactone packaged in 25kg bags for industrial food manufacturing, specifically classified under HTS 2932.20.50.20 as the named lactone. Used in large-scale tofu production and canned meat processing for texture control and preservation. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds without added stabilizers beyond transport needs.
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
• Use ISPM-15 certified pallets for bulk bags; fumigation certificates required for wooden packaging
• Declare exact CAS number (90-80-2) on commercial invoice to match HTS specificity
• Avoid 'anticaking agent' additives exceeding Chapter 29 note (f) limits to prevent reclassification