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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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