Lactide (L,L-Dilactide) from China
L,L-Dilactide, the cyclic dimer ester of lactic acid, falls under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid esters. Monomer precursor for polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic production via ring-opening polymerization.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Purity >99% required with melting point specification (95-100°C) for polymer grade
• Declare optical purity (L-form >98%) to prevent polymer quality classification issues