DL-Lactic Acid Technical Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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