Potassium Mandelate from Japan
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.
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
• 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