Galactonolactone from Mexico
Galactonolactone, derived from galactose oxidation, is a six-membered lactone with oxygen heteroatom classified under HTS 2932.20.50. Applications in cosmetics and enzyme inhibition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cosmetic grade requires heavy metal analysis (<10ppm)
• pH stability testing prevents hydrolysis during transit
• Differentiate from galactonic acid (non-lactone form)