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