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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide chiral HPLC analysis for enantiomeric excess
• Comply with pharma import regs via FDA prior notice
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling mixtures