Magnesium Mandelate from Japan
The magnesium salt of phenylglycolic acid, under HTS 2918.19.1500 as an organic metal salt per note 5(C), used in nutritional supplement precursors.
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%
Import Tips
• Confirm bidentate coordination via X-ray to support organic classification
• Test particle size for dust explosion risk in powder form
• Label elemental magnesium content for FDA precursor review