Kosher-Certified Glucono Delta Lactone from Mexico
Kosher-certified glucono-δ-lactone for baking and confectionery applications, classified precisely under HTS 2932.20.50.20. This fermentation-derived lactone replaces chemical leavening agents in matzo production and kosher meat tenderizing. Pure form meets Chapter 29(a) requirements for chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include original kosher certification (OU/OK/Star-K); customs verifies for food identity claims
• Batch-specific hechsher markings required on all packaging levels
• Avoid multi-country consolidation with non-kosher chemicals to maintain certification chain