Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) from China
Gamma-butyrolactone is a five-membered lactone ring heterocyclic with oxygen hetero-atom, aromatic under HTS 2932.99.70.00. Used as solvent and precursor to GHB.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• DEA List I chemical; requires import permit and advance notification
• End-use statement mandatory to prevent diversion to controlled substances
• Include stabilizer identification if present