Sodium Mandelate from Japan
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.
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
• 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