Ammonium Lactate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
3.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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