Mandelic Acid n-Butyl Ester from Germany
Normal butyl ester of mandelic acid, fitting the 'other' category of HTS 2918.19.1500 for aromatic esters with alcohol-carboxylic function.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Distinguish n-butyl from iso/t-butyl via retention time in GC
• Ensure <0.1% water to prevent hydrolysis reversion to acid
• Declare volatility class for air freight restrictions