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2918.11.51.00/Ammonium Lactate/Japan

Ammonium Lactate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6211.6%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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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

Ammonium Lactate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.11.51.00