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Technical Grade Malic Acid from Japan

Technical grade DL-malic acid used in chemical synthesis, cleaning formulations, and industrial applications. HTS 2918.19.60.00 covers this chemically defined dicarboxylic acid with hydroxy group, regardless of end use, per Chapter 29 scope.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

23.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6211%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

• Provide technical data sheet confirming CAS 617-48-1 (DL-malic) or 97-67-6 (L-malic) and assay >98%

• Declare intended industrial use on commercial invoice to avoid food-grade scrutiny

• Confirm no added functional substances per Chapter 29 note (g) that would render it suitable for specific use