DL-Lactic Acid Technical Grade from China
DL-Lactic acid is the racemic mixture of D- and L-enantiomers, a hydroxy carboxylic acid used in industrial processes like polymer production. Classified under HTS 2918.11.1000 as lactic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound per chapter note (a), regardless of impurities if not altering its nature.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include spectroscopic data confirming racemic composition to distinguish from L-lactic acid
• Ensure technical grade meets food contact if intended, avoiding chapter exclusions
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as ester leading to 2918.11.5000