Sodium Lactate from Canada
Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a carboxylic acid with alcohol function, classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid salts and esters. It is commonly used as a preservative, moisturizer in cosmetics, and buffering agent in food products.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming purity and sodium lactate content to avoid misclassification as a mixture
• Ensure proper labeling as a food-grade or cosmetic-grade chemical with CAS number 72-17-3 for CBP verification