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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%3.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2936.24.01.00Lower: Free vs 3.7%

If part of vitamin B complex intermediate

Vitamin-related compounds classify under specific provitamin headings.

2918Higher: 14% vs 3.7%

If classified by carboxylic function

Alternative oxygen function classification if lactone not principal characteristic.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Optical purity (>98% D-form) certification required for pharma use

Hygroscopic nature requires sealed aluminum-lined drums

Avoid racemic mixture declarations which command lower pricing but different uses