Mandelic Acid Glycidyl Ester
Mandelic acid glycidyl ester is an ester of mandelic acid with a glycidyl group, retaining the alcohol-carboxylic function. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(A), it is classified with the acid component in this tariff item. It is used as a reactive intermediate in polymer chemistry.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- 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
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Related Products under Tariff item 2918.19.00
4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is a phenolic carboxylic acid with a hydroxyl group para to the carboxyl group on a benzene ring. It is a carboxylic acid with an alcohol function but no other oxygen function, placing it in this tariff item. It is used as a preservative and chemical intermediate.
Ammonium Mandelate
Ammonium mandelate is the ammonium salt of mandelic acid (phenylglycolic acid), an aromatic carboxylic acid with an alcohol function. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic acids are classified with the parent organic compound, placing it in this tariff item. It is used in biochemical research and as a pH buffer.
Benzilic Acid Methyl Ester USP Grade
Benzilic acid methyl ester, also known as methyl benzilate, is a chemically defined aromatic compound with both carboxylic acid ester and alcohol functions. It falls under this tariff item as an 'other' carboxylic acid with alcohol function, without additional oxygen functions.
Caffeic Acid
Caffeic acid (3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid) is a dihydroxy aromatic acid with a propenoic acid side chain. It is used in supplements and as an antioxidant. This product is classified under tariff item 2918.19.00 as an 'Other' carboxylic acid with alcohol function.
Calcium Mandelate
Calcium mandelate is the calcium salt of mandelic acid, an aromatic carboxylic acid with an alcohol function. Per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), metal salts of organic acids are classified with the parent acid, placing it in this tariff item. It is used in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications.
Diphenyl(hydroxy)acetic Acid Methyl Ester
Diphenyl(hydroxy)acetic acid methyl ester is another name for methyl benzilate, a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. It is an aromatic carboxylic acid ester with a hydroxyl group, fitting the description of this tariff item.