Phenethyl Formate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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)