Potassium Lactate from Germany
Potassium lactate, the potassium salt of lactic acid, is classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid salts. Food preservative (E326), flavor enhancer, and humectant in meat products and baked goods.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• FDA GRAS affirmation letter required for meat/poultry preservative applications
• Specify 60% solution strength common in food processing
• Pathogen reduction claims require supporting antimicrobial efficacy data