Ethyl Maltol Acetate Derivative (Caramel Flavor) from China
Ethyl maltol acetate derivatives provide sweet caramel and cotton candy flavor profiles derived from acetic acid ester platforms. Classified under HTS 2915.39.4550 as odoriferous flavoring compounds of Chapter 29, these heat-stable esters excel in baked goods and confectionery. They offer 10x potency compared to vanillin.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include thermal stability data (stable to 180°C) and Maillard reaction enhancement documentation
• Declare exact substitution ratio vs. ethyl maltol (494-49-4940 CAS) for FDA flavor affirmation
• Use teflon-lined closures to prevent ester migration through standard rubber gaskets