Other
Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: > Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: > Lactic acid, its salts and esters: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00
Magnesium Lactate
Magnesium lactate, the magnesium salt of lactic acid, classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactate salts. Used in dietary supplements, antacids, and as a stabilizer in food processing.
Potassium Lactate
Potassium lactate, the potassium salt of lactic acid, is classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid salts. Food preservative (E326), flavor enhancer, and humectant in meat products and baked goods.
Sodium Lactate
Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a carboxylic acid with alcohol function, classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid salts and esters. It is commonly used as a preservative, moisturizer in cosmetics, and buffering agent in food products.
Calcium Lactate
Calcium lactate, the calcium salt of lactic acid, falls under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as an 'other' lactate salt with carboxylic acid and alcohol functions. Widely used as a calcium supplement in food fortification and as a firming agent in canned vegetables.
Methyl Lactate
Methyl lactate is the methyl ester of lactic acid, classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as an 'other' lactic acid ester with the characteristic carboxylic acid alcohol function. Used as a green solvent in paints, coatings, and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis.
Ethyl Lactate
Ethyl lactate, the ethyl ester of lactic acid, is classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid esters per Chapter 29 note on ethyl esters. Biodegradable solvent used in electronics cleaning, pharmaceuticals, and food flavoring.
Butyl Lactate
Butyl lactate, the butyl ester of lactic acid, falls under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as an 'other' lactic acid ester. Industrial solvent for lacquers, inks, and coatings with low toxicity profile and pleasant odor.
Zinc Lactate
Zinc lactate dihydrate, the zinc salt of lactic acid, is classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid salts. Used in oral care products, dietary supplements, and as a catalyst in chemical processes.
Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium lactate, the ammonium salt of lactic acid (12% lotion base), falls under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid salts. Primary ingredient in prescription moisturizers for xerosis and ichthyosis treatment.
Lactide (L,L-Dilactide)
L,L-Dilactide, the cyclic dimer ester of lactic acid, falls under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid esters. Monomer precursor for polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic production via ring-opening polymerization.