Lactamide from Japan
Lactamide (2-hydroxypropanamide) is an alpha-hydroxy acyclic amide used in cosmetics and humectants. Falls under HTS 2924.19.11.50 as other acyclic amide, not excluded as enzyme or coloring matter. Chemically defined per Chapter 29(a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Confirm hydroxy group doesn't qualify as oxygen-function priority; provide end-use statement if cosmetic-bound; avoid retail packing misclass to 3300s