Pentolactone from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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