Diethyl L-tartrate from Canada
Diethyl L-tartrate contains a five-membered lactone-like structure in tartaric acid derivatives with oxygen heteroatoms, classified under HTS 2932.20.50 per ester rules. Used as chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Enantiomeric excess (>99% ee) certification mandatory for research grade
• Light-sensitive; amber glass bottles required for stability
• Avoid 'catalyst' declaration which may trigger different documentation