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Zinc Mandelate

Zinc salt of phenylglycolic acid, classified HTS 2918.19.1500 following organic acid salt rules in chapter notes, for antimicrobial applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2918.19Same rate: 41.5%

If lactic acid salts

Neighboring hydroxy acid provision.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If anti-dusting preparation

Additives exceeding note (g) limits.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 41.5%

If pesticide intermediate

End-use in biocides to chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• ,Use anti-caking <1% per note (f) to stay in pure compound

• Separate from pigments to avoid chapter 32

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.

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.