Chapter 29 · Organic chemicals · Section 6
HS Code 2918.11
Lactic acid, its salts and esters
Heading 2918: Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 2918.11
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918.11.10 |
Lactic acid, its salts and esters > Lactic acid |
5.1% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 2918.11.51 |
Lactic acid, its salts and esters > Other |
3.4% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 2918.11
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2918 11 00 | Lactic acid, its salts and esters | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2918.11
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2918 11 00 00 | Lactic acid, its salts and esters | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2918 11 00 20 | L-(+)-lactic acid (CAS RN 79-33-4) with a purity by weight of 99 % or more, for use in the manufacturing of: - esters and other derivatives (i.e. products obtained from a chemical reaction with the formation of new intramolecular bonds), or - solutions produced under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) conditions to be supplied to the pharmaceutical industry | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2918 11 00 80 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 2918
The subheadings immediately before and after 2918.11 in chapter 29.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 2918.11.
What is HS code 2918.11?
HS code 2918.11 covers: Lactic acid, its salts and esters. It belongs to chapter 29 (Organic chemicals) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 2918.11?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: 3.4% - 5.1%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 2918.11?
The UK extends 2918.11 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 2918110000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.