Methyl Lactate from Japan
Methyl lactate is the methyl ester of lactic acid, classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as an 'other' lactic acid ester with the characteristic carboxylic acid alcohol function. Used as a green solvent in paints, coatings, and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.6%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing flash point and VOC content for DOT and EPA compliance
• Declare as 'green solvent' with CAS 98-82-8; avoid generic 'ester' descriptions to prevent delays