Linalyl Acetate from China
Linalyl acetate, an acetate ester of linalool, provides bergamot and lavender scents used in essential oil reconstitution and flavorings. It qualifies under HTS 2915.39.20.00 as an aromatic odoriferous compound from saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivatives.
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
Import Tips
• Certify purity levels and specify synthetic vs natural origin to meet FDA flavoring regulations
• Declare IFRA (International Fragrance Association) compliance for perfumery applications
• Avoid bulk packaging that could trigger chemical hazardous material shipping requirements