Benzyl Isopropyl Ether Flavor from Germany
Benzyl isopropyl ether provides fruity, herbal notes in beverage and confectionery flavorings. This mixed aromatic-aliphatic ether qualifies under HTS 2909.30.2000 as other aromatic ether odoriferous compounds. The benzyl aromatic ring satisfies chapter requirements.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify FEMA GRAS status and provide flavor panel sensory data
• Include GC-MS chromatograms confirming ether structure and purity
• Mixtures >30% solvents risk reclassification to Chapter 38