Ammonium Mandelate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
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 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