Calcium Lactate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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