Calcium Mandelate from Japan
Calcium salt of mandelic acid, an aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function, classified under HTS 2918.19.1500 following chapter note 5(C) for metal salts of organic acids.
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
• Certify calcium content via ICP-MS to validate salt formation per note 5(C)(3)
• Use moisture-proof packaging to prevent hydration shifting to hydrate subheadings
• Declare CAS number 6140-72-9 for customs verification