Linalyl Acetate (Lavender Flavor Ester) from China
Linalyl acetate is a terpenic ester of acetic acid celebrated for its lavender and bergamot scent profiles in essential oil recreations. Under HTS 2915.39.4550, it qualifies as an odoriferous flavoring compound meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined acetic acid esters. Essential in aromatherapy, perfumery, and flavor formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 GC chromatograms showing ≥95% linalyl acetate content with linalool acetate isomer specification
• Obtain EU REACH pre-registration if transshipping through Europe; comply with TSCA inventory listing
• Store below 25°C with nitrogen blanketing to prevent hydrolysis during ocean transit