Potassium Mandelate
Potassium mandelate, the potassium salt of mandelic acid, qualifies under HTS 2918.19.1500 per chapter note 5(C)(1) as classified with the parent organic acid. It is used in specialty chemical applications and as a mandelic acid source.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing metal coordination beyond simple salt
Note 5(C)(3) classifies coordination compounds to the latest numerical heading among organic fragments.
If for tropic acid salts/esters instead of mandelic
Adjacent specific subheading for related phenylglycolic acid isomers.
If marketed as fertilizer additive
Chapter note excludes urea/fertilizer organics; end-use drives classification to chapter 31.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include assay certificate proving >98% purity to qualify as chemically defined compound per chapter note (a)
• Label as 'not for direct human consumption' to prevent reclassification under chapter 30 pharma headings
• Monitor for anti-caking agents; excess additives trigger chapter note (f) limits and potential shift to mixtures
Related Products under HTS 2918.19.15.00
Sodium Mandelate
Sodium mandelate is the sodium salt of mandelic acid (phenylglycolic acid), a carboxylic acid with alcohol function but no other oxygen function, making it classifiable under HTS 2918.19.1500 as an aromatic 'other' salt or ester. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations for its antibacterial properties in urinary tract treatments.
Mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester
This is the ethyl ester of mandelic acid, fitting HTS 2918.19.1500 as an 'other' ester of phenylglycolic acid, an aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function. Per chapter note 5(A), esters are classified with the later-occurring acid function compound.
Mandelic Acid Methyl Ester
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.
Ammonium Mandelate
Ammonium salt of phenylglycolic (mandelic) acid, falling under HTS 2918.19.1500 as per note 5(C)(1) for organic acid salts. Applied in biochemical research and as a pH buffer.
Calcium Mandelate
Calcium salt of mandelic acid, an aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function, classified under HTS 2918.19.1500 following chapter note 5(C) for metal salts of organic acids.
Mandelic Acid Isopropyl Ester
Isopropyl ester of phenylglycolic acid, suiting HTS 2918.19.1500 as an 'other' aromatic ester with the specified oxygen functions, used in fragrance intermediates.