Mandelic Acid Isopropyl Ester from China
Isopropyl ester of phenylglycolic acid, suiting HTS 2918.19.1500 as an 'other' aromatic ester with the specified oxygen functions, used in fragrance intermediates.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify branching via spectroscopy to confirm isopropyl vs n-propyl for accurate heading
• Monitor flash point for IMDG sea shipment as flammable liquid
• Separate from polymer precursors to avoid chapter 39 misrouting