Epsilon-Caprolactone from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Polymerization inhibitor content declaration to maintain lactone classification
• Biomedical end-use statement may qualify for special tariff programs
• Ring-opening polymerization data distinguishes from polymer under Chapter 39