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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a mixture with stabilizers exceeding chapter note (f) limits
Mixtures or preparations of carboxylic acids with alcohol function fall under the 'other' non-specific subheading.
If classified as a sugar ether or ester derivative
Chapter notes exclude sugar derivatives from 2918, directing them to heading 2940 for specific saccharide modifications.
If put up in dosage form for therapeutic use
Immunological or pharmaceutical products are excluded from chapter 29 per notes and classified in chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm it meets the definition of mandelic acid salt under chapter 29 notes
• Ensure SDS and proper hazardous material labeling for transport, as organic acid salts may require UN classification
• Avoid misclassification as a finished pharmaceutical under chapter 30 by importing as bulk chemical only
Related Products under HTS 2918.19.15.00
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.
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.
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.