Phenethyl Acetate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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