Ammonium Lactate from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.6%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bulk chemical requires FDA Drug Master File (DMF); finished lotion classified under Chapter 30
• Provide stability data and pH specifications (active range 6.0-7.0) for quality verification