Pentolactone

Pentolactone (tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one) is a six-membered delta-lactone used in flavorings and polymer chemistry, classified HTS 2932.20.50.50.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%3.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3302.10.50.00Higher: 19.4% vs 3.7%

If formulated as synthetic food flavoring mixture

Flavor preparations exceed Chapter 29 purity requirements.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FEMA GRAS number declaration for food flavor use

Methyl group position confirmed by GC-MS analysis

Avoid bulk flavor mixtures classification under Chapter 33