γ-Butyrolactone (GBL)
γ-Butyrolactone is a five-membered lactone ring heterocyclic compound with oxygen as the sole heteroatom, classified under HTS 2932.20.50 as 'other lactones'. It is a colorless liquid used as a solvent and intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as a pharmaceutical intermediate with specific therapeutic claims
Lactones with defined pharmaceutical use may shift to Chapter 29 subheading for nucleic acids and derivatives.
If imported as a formulated solvent mixture with additives exceeding 10%
Mixtures not qualifying as pure chemical compounds fall under prepared chemical preparations.
If classified primarily by alcohol function rather than lactone structure
Alcohol derivatives without emphasis on heterocyclic lactone nature may go to earlier oxygen function headings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming purity >99% and absence of precursors to avoid DEA scrutiny
• Ensure proper UN-approved packaging for Class 3 flammable liquids with Hazard Class 3 labeling
• Verify REACH compliance if transshipping through EU; common pitfall is missing GHS safety data sheets
Related Products under HTS 2932.20.50
ε-Caprolactone
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.
Pantolactone
Pantolactone, a five-membered lactone used in pantothenic acid synthesis, contains oxygen heteroatom only and falls under HTS 2932.20.50. Essential intermediate for vitamin B5 production.
Glucono-delta-Lactone (GDL)
Glucono-delta-lactone is a six-membered lactone derived from glucose oxidation, with oxygen heteroatom only, under HTS 2932.20.50. Widely used as slow-release acidulant in food processing.
Diethyl L-tartrate
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.
Levulinic Acid Lactone
Levulinic acid lactone, a biomass-derived six-membered ring lactone with oxygen heteroatom, falls under HTS 2932.20.50. Used in green chemistry solvent applications.
Ribonolactone
Ribonolactone, a five-membered furanose lactone from ribose, contains oxygen heteroatom only and is classified under HTS 2932.20.50. Used in nucleotide synthesis.