Mandelic Acid Benzyl Ester from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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