85% Lactic Acid Food Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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