Glacial Lactic Acid 90% Pure from Japan
Glacial Lactic acid at 90% purity is a concentrated form of this alpha-hydroxy acid used in chemical synthesis and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2918.11.1000 as lactic acid per chapter notes (a) and (f), allowing minor stabilizers for transport if not changing general use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare exact stabilizer content to comply with note (f); excess may reclassify
• Use proper UN shipping for corrosivity
• Pitfall: high concentration mistaken for anhydrous form not commercially available