Mandelic Acid Methyl Ester from China
The methyl ester derivative of mandelic acid (phenylglycolic acid), classified in HTS 2918.19.1500 as an aromatic 'other' ester with carboxylic acid-alcohol function. Used as an intermediate in fine chemical synthesis.
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
• Submit GC-MS data confirming methyl ester structure to avoid confusion with free mandelic acid
• Ensure packaging meets UN standards for corrosive liquids if pH <2 in solution form
• Document as research chemical to sidestep chapter 30 if minor impurities suggest formulation