Bio-Based Lactic Acid 98% from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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