2915.39.45.50/Isoamyl Acetate (Banana Flavor Ester)/Germany

Isoamyl Acetate (Banana Flavor Ester) from Germany

Isoamyl acetate is a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester of acetic acid used primarily as a flavoring compound mimicking banana aroma in food and beverages. It falls under HTS 2915.39.4550 as an odoriferous or flavoring ester of acetic acid, distinct from simpler esters due to its specific aromatic properties. This clear liquid is widely employed in confectionery, chewing gum, and perfumes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify purity certificates (≥98%) and provide GC-MS analysis to confirm flavoring compound status and avoid reclassification as general chemical

• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting non-hazardous food-grade status; ensure FEMA GRAS listing for flavor use compliance

• Label containers clearly as 'odoriferous/flavoring compounds' to prevent customs misclassification under simpler acetic esters