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Bio-Based Lactic Acid 98% from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Certify bio-content if claiming sustainability but not required for HTS

Ensure fermentation residuals are impurities only

Avoid 'natural' claims triggering chapter 32 exclusions

Bio-Based Lactic Acid 98% from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.11.10.00