Pentolactone from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FEMA GRAS number declaration for food flavor use
• Methyl group position confirmed by GC-MS analysis
• Avoid bulk flavor mixtures classification under Chapter 33