ε-Caprolactone from China
ε-Caprolactone, a seven-membered lactone with oxygen heteroatom, is classified under HTS 2932.20.50 as other lactones. Primary use as monomer for polycaprolactone in biomedical applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
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
• Biomedical grade requires USP/EP certificate; standard grade uses different documentation
• Refrigerated shipping (<15°C) mandatory; temperature excursions void COA validity
• Avoid 'medical device component' declarations which trigger FDA pre-clearance