2932.20.50/ε-Caprolactone/Japan

ε-Caprolactone from Japan

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 — 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%

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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