Phenethyl Acetate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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