Mandelic acid
Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: > Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: > Other: > Aromatic: > Phenylglycolic acid (Mandelic acid), its salts and esters: > Mandelic acid
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 2918.19.12.00
Mandelic Acid USP Grade
Phenylglycolic acid, a chemically defined aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function, meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical applications. Classified under HTS 2918.19.1200 as mandelic acid per Chapter 29 notes for separate organic compounds with specified oxygen functions. Used primarily in cosmetics and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
Phenylglycolic Acid Technical Grade
Technical-grade mandelic acid (phenylglycolic acid), an aromatic compound with carboxylic acid and alcohol functions, used in industrial synthesis. Fits HTS 2918.19.1200 as a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions beyond specified. Common in pesticide and polymer production.
DL-Mandelic Acid Powder
Racemic DL-mandelic acid in crystalline powder form, a mixture of isomers of the same aromatic organic compound with alcohol function. Classified specifically under HTS 2918.19.1200 per Chapter 29 note (b) allowing isomer mixtures. Applied in chiral synthesis and exfoliating agents.
R-Mandelic Acid Pharmaceutical Intermediate
R-enantiomer of mandelic acid, a chiral aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function, used as intermediate for antibiotics. HTS 2918.19.1200 applies as a chemically defined organic compound and stereoisomer exception. Meets pharmacopeia specs for drug synthesis.
Mandelic Acid Cosmetic Grade Flakes
High-purity mandelic acid flakes for alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) skincare formulations, featuring aromatic carboxylic and alcohol functions. Specifically under HTS 2918.19.1200 as phenylglycolic acid without other oxygen groups. Gentler exfoliant than glycolic acid.
Mandelic Acid with Stabilizer for Transport
Mandelic acid containing a necessary anticaking stabilizer for safe transport, still a separate chemically defined aromatic compound. HTS 2918.19.1200 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers. Used in bulk chemical shipments.
Sodium Mandelate Salt
Sodium salt of mandelic acid, an inorganic salt of an organic acid with alcohol function, classified with the parent acid. HTS 2918.19.1200 follows Chapter 29 note on salts of acid-function compounds. Used in pharmaceutical buffering.
Mandelic Acid Methyl Ester
Methyl ester of mandelic acid, classified with the parent acid-function compound per Chapter notes on esters. Aromatic with alcohol function, under HTS 2918.19.1200. Intermediate for fragrances and pesticides.
Mandelic Acid Aqueous Solution 40%
40% mandelic acid dissolved in water, qualifying as a product of note (d) for Chapter 29. Retains aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function identity under HTS 2918.19.1200. For lab and cosmetic dilution.
Industrial Mandelic Acid Granules
Granulated mandelic acid for industrial handling, a separate aromatic organic compound with specified functions. HTS 2918.19.1200 as phenylglycolic acid. Used in polymer and dye synthesis.