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Phenethyl Acetate

Phenethyl acetate provides honey-rose fragrance notes used in perfumery and honey flavor formulations. It falls under HTS 2915.39.20.00 as an aromatic ester specifically used for odoriferous purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2915.39.40.00Same rate: 43%

If industrial applications without odoriferous function

Same chemical without perfumery specification classified as other aromatic ester.

3302.10.90.00Lower: 20% vs 43%

If retail packaged with other fragrance compounds

Perfume mixtures for retail sale under Chapter 33 regardless of individual components.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'odoriferous use only' on invoice to distinguish from industrial solvent applications

• Provide safety data sheets confirming non-hazardous classification for air shipment

• Include downstream user statements for cosmetic regulatory compliance