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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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