Potassium Lactate from Germany
Potassium lactate is the potassium salt of lactic acid, a carboxylic acid with an alcohol function. It is used as a food preservative (E326), flavor enhancer, and humectant in meat products and baked goods. As a salt of lactic acid, it falls under tariff item 2918.11.00, which covers lactic acid, its salts, and esters.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify that the potassium lactate meets Canadian food additive standards if intended for food use
• Keep documentation showing it is a separate chemically defined compound
• Be aware that if mixed with other ingredients, it may be classified elsewhere