Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Lactone
Ascorbic acid contains a five-membered lactone ring with oxygen hetero-atom, falling under HTS 2932.20.50.50 as other lactones. This essential vitamin is used in food supplements, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals for its antioxidant properties.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported primarily as vitamin rather than emphasizing lactone structure
Vitamin C classified under heading 2936 for provitamins, though lactone takes precedence per numerical order rule in Chapter 29.
If put up in dosage form for retail therapeutic use
Finished vitamin tablets/capsules move to Chapter 30; bulk chemical powder remains Chapter 29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FDA Certificate to Foreign Government for food/pharma grade imports with full chemical specification
• Provide stability data showing lactone ring integrity to prevent reclassification as polyhydric alcohol
• Declare vitamin content accurately; misdeclaration as 'other organic compound' risks penalties
Related Products under HTS 2932.20.50.50
Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)
Gamma-Butyrolactone is a five-membered lactone ring heterocyclic compound with oxygen as the sole hetero-atom, classified under HTS 2932.20.50.50 as 'other lactones.' It is a colorless liquid used as a solvent and intermediate in pharmaceutical and polymer production.
Phthalide
Phthalide is a bicyclic lactone with a five-membered oxygen-containing heterocyclic ring fused to benzene, classified under 2932.20.50.50. Used as an intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis.
Butyrolactone Technical Grade
Technical grade gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) with ≥99% purity, a simple five-membered lactone ring compound under HTS 2932.20.50.50. Used in resin production and as a polymer solvent.
Glucono-Delta-Lactone (GDL)
Glucono-delta-lactone is a six-membered lactone ring derived from gluconic acid, classified as other lactones under HTS 2932.20.50.50. Widely used as a slow-release acidulant in food processing.
Pantolactone
Pantolactone, a five-membered lactone used in pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) synthesis, classified under HTS 2932.20.50.50 for other oxygen-heterocycle lactones. Essential intermediate for vitamin production.
Epsilon-Caprolactone
Epsilon-caprolactone is a seven-membered lactone ring used in polymer synthesis for biomedical applications, classified under HTS 2932.20.50.50. Key monomer for biodegradable polycaprolactone.