Mandelic Acid Glycidyl Ester from Japan
Glycidyl ester of mandelic acid, classified HTS 2918.19.1500 as it retains alcohol-carboxylic function without epoxide exclusion per note 6.
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
• Epoxide ring opening test to confirm stability
• DOT corrosive label mandatory
• Avoid chapter 39 if monomer pure