High Purity Lactic Acid for Cosmetics from Japan
High-purity Lactic acid for cosmetic formulations acts as an exfoliant and pH adjuster, fitting carboxylic acid with alcohol function. HTS 2918.11.1000 per chapter notes as it's not put up for retail sale or as a preparation.
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
• Specify bulk industrial packaging to stay in chapter 29
• Include cosmetic ingredient dossiers
• Pitfall: retail-ready packs shift to chapter 33