Mandelic Acid Isopropyl Ester from Japan
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 — 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
• 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