Ammonium Mandelate from Germany
Ammonium salt of phenylglycolic (mandelic) acid, falling under HTS 2918.19.1500 as per note 5(C)(1) for organic acid salts. Applied in biochemical research and as a pH buffer.
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
• Provide ionization confirmation to distinguish from free base under chapter note definitions
• Avoid retail packaging (> certain volume) to prevent chapter 38 retail chemical shift
• Test for ammonia odor/volatiles to ensure stability during ocean freight