Phenethyl Formate from Canada
Phenethyl formate (C6H5CH2CH2OCHO) features a benzene ring with ethyl formate chain, qualifying as aromatic formic acid ester under HTS 2915.13.10.00. Utilized in flavor chemistry and polymer plasticizers.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FEMA 2881 listing requires flavor use declaration for FDA compliance
• Gas chromatography certificate essential to confirm >96% purity vs admixtures
• Avoid bulk packaging >100kg without stabilizer per Chapter 29 note (f)