Levulinic Acid Lactone from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Biomass origin certification enhances market value but requires C14 dating
• Corrosive to aluminum; stainless steel containers only
• Distinguish from keto-acid form which classifies differently