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
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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