Isoamyl Acetate from China

Although aliphatic, isoamyl acetate qualifies under HTS 2915.39.20.00 when used as banana flavoring in perfumery contexts. Its characteristic fruity odor makes it an odoriferous compound per tariff description.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Emphasize flavoring end-use with FEMA 2055 reference to justify odoriferous classification

• Monitor flash point (38°C) documentation for air cargo restricted articles list

• Separate pure compound from commercial banana flavor mixtures on entry documents