Isopropyl Formate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FEMA GRAS certification for food use to support classification and FDA compliance
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming ≥95% purity to meet 'chemically defined' requirements
• Declare exact isopropanol source to avoid scrutiny over ester formation process