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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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