85% Lactic Acid Food Grade from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain GRAS affirmation and food contact notifications for FDA clearance
• Test for heavy metals per food safety regs
• Avoid declaring as 'preparation' to prevent shift to chapter 38