Allyl Formate

Allyl formate (HCOOCH2CH=CH2) serves as a reactive intermediate in polymer and pharmaceutical synthesis. Falls under HTS 2915.13.5000 as an unsaturated 'other' formic acid ester, though classified by parent acid.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2909.49Lower: 15.5% vs 38.7%

If classified as allyl alcohol derivative

Alcohol moiety sometimes argued, but acid function controls per notes.

2933.39.41.00Lower: 6.5% vs 38.7%

If heterocyclic impurities present

Contaminated products may shift to heterocyclic compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include polymerization inhibitor certificate (MEHQ 100ppm)

Declare inhibitor type/concentration on SDS

Ship under nitrogen blanket when required

Related Products under HTS 2915.13.50.00

Methyl Formate

Methyl formate (HCOOCH3) is a simple ester of formic acid used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and as a fumigant. It falls under HTS 2915.13.5000 as an ester of formic acid, specifically 'other' esters excluding ethyl formate. This classification aligns with Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Isopropyl Formate

Isopropyl formate (HCOOCH(CH3)2) is a formic acid ester serving as a flavoring agent and extraction solvent in food and pharmaceutical industries. Classified under HTS 2915.13.5000 as 'other' esters of formic acid per Chapter 29's organic compound provisions. Excludes ethyl formate specifically named elsewhere.

n-Butyl Formate

n-Butyl formate (HCOOC4H9) functions as a solvent in paints, lacquers, and perfume manufacturing. It qualifies under HTS 2915.13.5000 as an 'other' formic acid ester, consistent with Chapter 29's scope for acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivatives.

Propyl Formate

Propyl formate (HCOOC3H7) is utilized in organic synthesis and as an intermediate for producing other esters. Falls under HTS 2915.13.5000 as 'other' esters of formic acid, meeting Chapter 29 criteria for pure organic compounds.

Benzyl Formate

Benzyl formate (HCOOCH2C6H5) serves in fragrance formulations and pharmaceutical synthesis. Classified under HTS 2915.13.5000 as an 'other' formic acid ester, though aromatic, it follows acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester rules.

Isobutyl Formate

Isobutyl formate (HCOOCH2CH(CH3)2) acts as a volatile solvent in inks and adhesives. HTS 2915.13.5000 covers this as an 'other' formic acid ester per Chapter 29's acyclic saturated monocarboxylic acid derivatives.