Terpinyl Acetate from Japan
Terpinyl acetate is an acetate ester of terpineol, offering a lilac-pine scent for use in soaps, perfumes, and non-alcoholic beverages. It fits HTS 2915.39.31.00 as an aromatic ester of acetic acid per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, qualifying as a chemically defined Chapter 29 compound. Widely used in flavor and fragrance industries.
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
• Validate alpha/beta isomer ratio via HPLC; avoid bulk packaging over 190L drums for duty quotas; confirm no inorganic salts per Chapter 29 salt rules