Phenethyl Acetate
Phenethyl acetate is a colorless liquid ester of acetic acid and phenethyl alcohol, providing honey-rose fragrance notes used in perfumery and honey flavor formulations. It is classified under tariff item 2915.39.00 as an 'Other' ester of acetic acid, being a separate chemically defined organic compound not more specifically covered elsewhere in the chapter.
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 put up as a mixture of odoriferous substances for the food or drink industries
Section note 2 directs classification to heading 33.02 when goods are put up in measured doses or for retail sale as odoriferous preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound; if it contains impurities, they must be incidental to production
• Declare the correct CAS number (103-45-7) on the commercial invoice to facilitate CBSA verification
• If the product is in a solution with a solvent, confirm the solvent is solely for safety or transport to maintain classification
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.