Mandelic Acid from Mexico
Mandelic acid (alpha-hydroxyphenylacetic acid) qualifies under 2918.19.90.00 with its alpha-hydroxy carboxylic structure. Common in pharmaceutical synthesis and skincare.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document racemic vs enantiopure forms for proper isomer declaration
• Include safety data sheets for UN 3265 Corrosive Liquid classification
• Distinguish bulk chemical from finished cosmetic products