Mandelic Acid from Canada
Mandelic acid (hydroxyphenylacetic acid) is an alpha-hydroxy aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in skincare and antibiotics. Classifies under HTS 2915.90.20.00 as aromatic saturated monocarboxylic acid.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• For cosmetic use, ensure FDA cosmetic notification and avoid drug claims
• Specify optical isomer (R/S) if chiral purity affects duty or regulation
• Hydroxy function doesn't trigger phenol classification unless dominant