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
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.6%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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