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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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