Lactic acid

Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: > Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: > Lactic acid, its salts and esters: > Lactic acid

Duty Rate (from China)

40.1%
MFN Base Rate5.1%

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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)

Total Effective Rate40.1%

Products classified under HTS 2918.11.10.00

L-(+)-Lactic Acid 88% Solution

L-(+)-Lactic acid is the naturally occurring enantiomer of lactic acid, a carboxylic acid with alcohol function, supplied as an 88% aqueous solution for industrial use. It falls under HTS 2918.11.1000 as pure lactic acid per chapter notes covering chemically defined organic compounds, whether dissolved in water. This form is standard for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications without additives altering its classification.

DL-Lactic Acid Technical Grade

DL-Lactic acid is the racemic mixture of D- and L-enantiomers, a hydroxy carboxylic acid used in industrial processes like polymer production. Classified under HTS 2918.11.1000 as lactic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound per chapter note (a), regardless of impurities if not altering its nature.

Lactic Acid USP Grade

USP-grade Lactic acid meets United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical and food use, featuring a carboxylic acid with alcohol function. It qualifies for HTS 2918.11.1000 under chapter note (a) as a separate chemically defined organic compound, suitable for high-purity applications without other oxygen functions.

85% Lactic Acid Food Grade

85% Lactic acid food grade is used as an acidity regulator in beverages and dairy, a pure carboxylic acid with alcohol function. It is classified in HTS 2918.11.1000 per chapter note (d) allowing water-dissolved chemically defined compounds, provided no specific use alterations.

Glacial Lactic Acid 90% Pure

Glacial Lactic acid at 90% purity is a concentrated form of this alpha-hydroxy acid used in chemical synthesis and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2918.11.1000 as lactic acid per chapter notes (a) and (f), allowing minor stabilizers for transport if not changing general use.

D-(-)-Lactic Acid Pharmaceutical Grade

D-(-)-Lactic acid is the synthetic enantiomer used in specialized pharma applications, a carboxylic acid with alcohol function but no other oxygen groups. Classified under HTS 2918.11.1000 as per chapter note (a) for separate organic compounds.

Lactic Acid with 0.1% Stabilizer

Lactic acid stabilized with 0.1% anticaking agent for safe transport, maintaining its identity as a carboxylic acid with alcohol function. HTS 2918.11.1000 applies per chapter note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation without specific use adaptation.

Bio-Based Lactic Acid 98%

98% Bio-based Lactic acid derived from corn fermentation, a pure chemically defined alpha-hydroxy acid. Classified in HTS 2918.11.1000 under chapter note (a), origin irrelevant to organic compound classification.

High Purity Lactic Acid for Cosmetics

High-purity Lactic acid for cosmetic formulations acts as an exfoliant and pH adjuster, fitting carboxylic acid with alcohol function. HTS 2918.11.1000 per chapter notes as it's not put up for retail sale or as a preparation.

Lactic Acid Bulk Industrial Drum

Bulk Lactic acid in 55-gallon drums for industrial manufacturing, a standard chemically defined organic compound with alcohol function. Classified HTS 2918.11.1000 allowing solvents/water per notes (d)-(e) for transport.