Phenyl Formate from Germany
Phenyl formate is an aromatic ester of formic acid where the formate group is esterified with phenol (C6H5OH). It falls under HTS 2915.13.10.00 as an aromatic ester of formic acid, consistent with Chapter 29 notes classifying esters with the acid-function compound occurring last in numerical order. Primarily used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.
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
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, GC-MS) confirming aromatic structure and formic acid ester functionality to avoid reclassification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and CAS number (122-66-7 equivalent) for pure chemical import documentation
• Verify purity >98% as impurities may trigger classification under mixtures (Chapter 38) if exceeding note thresholds