High Purity Lactic Acid for Cosmetics from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify bulk industrial packaging to stay in chapter 29
• Include cosmetic ingredient dossiers
• Pitfall: retail-ready packs shift to chapter 33