Mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester from Mexico
Mandelic acid ethyl ester is the ethyl ester of mandelic acid, an aromatic carboxylic acid with an alcohol function. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(A), esters are classified with the acid component, placing it in this tariff item. It is used as a chemical intermediate.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 2918190000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2918. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the ester is a single compound and not a mixture with mandelic acid
• Keep documentation of the esterification process
• If used as an intermediate, declare the end use to support classification