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
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.6%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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