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D-Erythronolactone

D-Erythronolactone is a four-carbon sugar lactone with five-membered oxygen ring, under HTS 2932.20.50.50. Used in carbohydrate chemistry and as chiral building block.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+108.8%112.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+106.3%110%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+106.3%110%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+21.3%21.3%
🇯🇵JapanFree+23.8%23.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 137.5% vs 112.5%

If classified as sugar derivative rather than lactone

Sugar ethers/esters have specific heading 2940, but lactone takes precedence.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Optical rotation specification confirms D-isomer vs L-isomer classification

• Research chemical exemption may apply; include institutional end-user certificates

• HPLC purity certificate prevents mixture classification issues