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Mandelic Acid with Stabilizer for Transport from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document stabilizer as solely for preservation/transport; quantify <1% addition; inspect for colorants that invoke note (g)