Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Lactone from China
Ascorbic acid features an enediol-lactone structure with oxygen heteroatoms only, classified under HTS 2932.20.50. Used as antioxidant in food, pharma, and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Food grade requires USP/NF certificate; pharma grade needs DMF filing
• Particle size specification critical for dissolution rate compliance