Lactide (L,L-Dilactide) from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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