Mandelic Acid Benzyl Ester from Japan
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 — 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
• 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