L-(+)-Lactic Acid 88% Solution from Germany
L-(+)-Lactic acid is the naturally occurring enantiomer of lactic acid, a carboxylic acid with alcohol function, supplied as an 88% aqueous solution for industrial use. It falls under HTS 2918.11.1000 as pure lactic acid per chapter notes covering chemically defined organic compounds, whether dissolved in water. This form is standard for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications without additives altering its classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming 88% purity and L-enantiomer to meet chapter note (a) for chemically defined compounds
• Verify no added stabilizers beyond transport needs per note (f)
• Watch for misclassification as mixtures if dilution exceeds standard strengths