Mandelic Acid Isopropyl Ester from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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