Benzyl Isopropyl Ether Flavor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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