Calcium Lactate from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Include assay certificate verifying calcium lactate content and absence of heavy metals for food safety compliance
• Label with FDA GRAS status and intended use (food/nutraceutical) to prevent reclassification