Potassium Lactate from Japan

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 — 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

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

Potassium Lactate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.11.51.00