Diethyl L-tartrate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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