Methyl Anthranilate
Methyl anthranilate is the methyl ester of anthranilic acid (o-aminobenzoic acid), technically an aromatic carboxylic acid ester but classified under acetic acid esters in practice. It is famous for grape flavor and is classified under tariff item 2915.39.00 as an 'Other' ester of acetic acid.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is classified as an amino acid ester rather than an acetic ester
Chapter note 3 classifies goods that could be included in two or more headings in the heading occurring last in numerical order; heading 29.22 occurs after 29.15.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is a separate chemically defined compound; provide the CAS number (134-20-3) and purity data
• If the product is used as a food flavoring, ensure compliance with Health Canada's Food and Drug Regulations
• Note that methyl anthranilate may also be classified under nitrogen-function compounds if it is not considered an acetic ester
Related Products under Tariff item 2915.39.00
Anisyl Acetate
Anisyl acetate (4-methoxybenzyl acetate) contains a methoxyphenyl aromatic ring structure and provides sweet-hawthorn fragrance notes. It is classified under tariff item 2915.39.00 as an 'Other' ester of acetic acid, being a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Benzyl Acetate
Benzyl acetate, the ester of acetic acid and benzyl alcohol, a chemically defined compound used in perfumery and flavorings. It is classified under tariff item 2915.39.00 as an 'Other' ester of acetic acid.
Benzyl Acetate Bulk Drum
Benzyl acetate in industrial bulk drums, a chemically defined ester of acetic acid and benzyl alcohol, used as an odoriferous compound in fragrance compounding. It falls under tariff item 2915.39.00 as an 'Other' ester of acetic acid, not elsewhere specified.
Benzyl Acetate FCC Grade
Benzyl acetate of FCC grade, a pure ester used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to impart fruity notes. It is classified under tariff item 2915.39.00 as an 'Other' ester of acetic acid, meeting the chapter's definition of a chemically defined compound.
Benzyl Acetate Natural
Natural benzyl acetate derived from jasmine oil, a chemically defined ester used as an odoriferous compound in perfumery. It is classified under tariff item 2915.39.00 as an 'Other' ester of acetic acid, regardless of natural origin.
Benzyl Acetate Perfumery Grade
High-purity benzyl acetate (>99%) for fine fragrance creation, a chemically defined ester of acetic acid. It falls under tariff item 2915.39.00 as an 'Other' ester, used as an odoriferous compound in perfumery.