Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)

Gamma-butyrolactone is a five-membered lactone ring classified as a heterocyclic oxygen compound under HTS 2932.99.61.00 per additional U.S. note 3. Used as solvent and precursor in pharmaceutical synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2932.99.90Lower: 3.7% vs 6.5%

If non-specified lactones

Lactones not in additional U.S. note 3 classified under general provision.

2918Higher: 14% vs 6.5%

If classified by carboxylic acid derivative function

Lactone functionality may classify under oxygen-function carboxylic compounds.

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Dioxolane

Dioxolane is a five-membered heterocyclic ring compound containing two oxygen hetero-atoms, classified under HTS 2932.99.61.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound with oxygen hetero-atoms only and specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. It is commonly used as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis.

1,4-Dioxane

1,4-Dioxane is a six-membered heterocyclic ring with two oxygen atoms in 1,4 positions, falling under HTS 2932.99.61.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound specified in additional U.S. note 3. It serves as an important solvent in pharmaceuticals and chemical manufacturing.

Tetrahydrofuran (THF)

Tetrahydrofuran is a five-membered heterocyclic ether with one oxygen atom, classified in HTS 2932.99.61.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Widely used as a solvent in Grignard reactions and polymer synthesis.

Morpholine

Morpholine features a six-membered heterocyclic ring with one oxygen and one nitrogen atom, but classified under oxygen heterocycle provisions of HTS 2932.99.61.00 when specified in additional U.S. note 3. Used in rubber curing and corrosion inhibition.

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran is a substituted derivative of tetrahydrofuran, listed under HTS 2932.99.61.00 as a heterocyclic oxygen compound per additional U.S. note 3. Used as green solvent alternative in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Furan

Furan is an aromatic five-membered heterocyclic compound with one oxygen hetero-atom, classified under HTS 2932.99.61.00 as specified in additional U.S. note 3. Used in resin production and as a solvent.