Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) from Japan
Gamma-butyrolactone is a five-membered lactone ring (cyclic ester) with oxygen hetero-atom, used as solvent and precursor. Falls under HTS 2932.99.90 as other oxygen heterocycles, distinguished from excluded cyclic esters of polyhydric alcohols.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• DEA List I chemical; requires importer registration and advance notice per 21 CFR 1310
• Lactone structure verified by IR spectroscopy; distinguish from polymer grades