Mandelic Acid n-Butyl Ester from Japan
Normal butyl ester of mandelic acid, fitting the 'other' category of HTS 2918.19.1500 for aromatic esters with alcohol-carboxylic function.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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