Mandelic Acid Benzyl Ester from Canada
Benzyl ester form of mandelic acid, classified in HTS 2918.19.1500 due to the dominant aromatic carboxylic acid-alcohol function per chapter numerical order rules.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide HPLC purity >99% to qualify as defined compound vs mixture
• Use nitrogen blanketing for air-sensitive esters during storage/transit
• Avoid pharma dosage confusion by bulk drum declarations