Phenethyl Acetate from China
Phenethyl acetate, or rose acetate, is an ester of acetic acid and phenethanol with a honey-rose aroma, used in perfumery and fruit flavorings. Classified as HTS 2915.39.31.00 for aromatic 'other' esters under U.S. note 3, as a separate organic compound in the acetic acid derivatives subheading. Essential for high-end fragrances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include NMR spectra for structural confirmation; ensure no added colorants rendering specific use per Chapter 29(g); declare CAS 102-20-5 accurately on entry