Phenethyl Acetate from Japan
Phenethyl acetate, an ester of acetic acid and phenethyl alcohol, falls under HTS 2915.39.35.00 due to its aromatic structure. This compound provides rose-like fragrance notes and is widely used in cosmetics and essential oil formulations.
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 GC-MS analysis reports verifying minimum 98% purity for proper ester classification
• Label containers with GHS pictograms and proper UN numbers for dangerous goods shipping
• Check FDA GRAS status documentation if intended for food flavoring applications