Ammonium Mandelate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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