DL-Malic Acid from Japan
DL-Malic acid is a racemic mixture of L- and D-malic acid, a dicarboxylic acid with alcohol function (HOOC-CH(OH)-CH2-COOH). It falls under HTS 2918.19.60.00 as malic acid, a carboxylic acid with alcohol function but without other oxygen functions, chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate showing it's chemically defined malic acid, not a mixture or derivative to avoid reclassification
• Provide documentation confirming food-grade or technical grade status; FDA prior notice required for food use
• Check for stabilizers - per Chapter 29 note (f), added stabilizers are allowed if necessary for preservation/transport