Benzyl 4-Phenylbutyrate from United States
Benzyl 4-phenylbutyrate is the benzyl ester of 4-phenylbutyric acid. It falls under tariff item 2915.60.00 as an ester of a butanoic acid derivative, per Chapter 29 note 5(A). This compound is used as a protecting group reagent in peptide synthesis and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Declare the product as an ester of butanoic acid under 2915.60.00
• Provide the ester structure and purity on the commercial invoice
• Verify if the product requires a controlled substances permit if used in pharmaceutical applications