2932.20.50.50/Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Lactone/Germany

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Lactone from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

3.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• 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