Mandelic Acid from Germany
Mandelic acid (hydroxyphenylacetic acid) provides antibacterial properties in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Though alpha-hydroxy acid, its phenolic structure qualifies under HTS 2918.29.7500 as 'other' carboxylic acid with phenol function. Excludes Chapter 30 finished formulations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cosmetic grade requires heavy metals <10ppm; chiral purity specification if enantiopure; avoid alkaline conditions during storage