R-Mandelic Acid Pharmaceutical Intermediate from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Provide enantiomeric excess (ee%) certificate for customs; label as intermediate to avoid end-use scrutiny; check for salt forms that follow acid classification per note