Zinc Lactate from Japan
Zinc lactate dihydrate, the zinc salt of lactic acid, is classified under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as 'other' lactic acid salts. Used in oral care products, dietary supplements, and as a catalyst in chemical processes.
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
• Include heavy metals analysis certificate (<10ppm lead) for personal care/cosmetic import
• Specify USP/NF grade for pharmaceutical/dietary supplement applications