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D-(-)-Lactic Acid Pharmaceutical Grade from Mexico

D-(-)-Lactic acid is the synthetic enantiomer used in specialized pharma applications, a carboxylic acid with alcohol function but no other oxygen groups. Classified under HTS 2918.11.1000 as per chapter note (a) for separate organic compounds.

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

• Provide chiral HPLC analysis for enantiomeric excess

• Comply with pharma import regs via FDA prior notice

• Avoid bulk packaging resembling mixtures

D-(-)-Lactic Acid Pharmaceutical Grade from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.11.10.00