Mandelic Acid USP Grade from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm USP grade and avoid reclassification; provide chemical analysis for customs validation; watch for stabilizer additions that could shift to note (f)