Benzyl Isopropyl Ether Flavor from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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