Linalyl Acetate from Japan
Linalyl acetate, an ester of acetic acid and linalool, is a key component in lavender essential oils and fragrances with a floral scent profile. It qualifies for HTS 2915.39.31.00 as an aromatic ester under additional U.S. note 3, being a chemically defined organic compound in the saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivatives. Used in cosmetics and aromatherapy products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide FEMA GRAS status documentation for flavor/fragrance use; ensure stabilizer-free pure form to avoid Chapter 29 note exclusions; declare exact isomer ratio to prevent mixture classification