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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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