Pantolactone from Canada
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.
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
• 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