Isoamyl Acetate
Isoamyl acetate is the ester of acetic acid and isoamyl alcohol, commonly known as banana oil due to its strong banana-like odor. It falls under HTS 2915.39.45 as an odoriferous compound used in perfumes, flavorings, and as a solvent. This saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester is classified here for its primary use in imparting fruity scents.
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If put up in packings for retail sale as a fragrance
Mixtures containing this ester as a fragrance compound for retail are classified in Chapter 33, not as pure chemical esters.
If when imported as a prepared solvent mixture for industrial use
If blended with other substances for specific solvent applications beyond general odoriferous use, it falls under chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
If not primarily odoriferous or flavoring
Other acetic acid esters without odor/flavor function are classified separately within the same heading but different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and ensure certificate of analysis confirms it meets odoriferous compound specifications without rendering it suitable for specific non-general uses
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting flammability and provide proof of intended use in perfumery or flavoring to avoid misclassification
Related Products under HTS 2915.39.45
Linalyl Acetate
Linalyl acetate is an ester of acetic acid and linalool, prized for its floral, lavender-like fragrance in essential oils and perfumes. Classified under HTS 2915.39.45 as an odoriferous compound derived from saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids. It is widely used in aromatherapy and cosmetic fragrances.
Geranyl Acetate
Geranyl acetate, an acetic acid ester of geraniol, provides a sweet rose-like odor used in floral perfumes and fruit flavorings. It qualifies for HTS 2915.39.45 as an other odoriferous or flavoring compound from acetic acid esters. This compound is essential in fine fragrances and citrus flavor profiles.
Bornyl Acetate
Bornyl acetate is an acetic ester with borneol, offering a piney, woody odor for use in room fresheners and flavors. It fits HTS 2915.39.45 as an other flavoring or odoriferous compound from acetic esters. Commonly found in coniferous fragrance recreations.
Citronellyl Acetate
Citronellyl acetate, ester of citronellol and acetic acid, imparts a fresh, rosy-lemon scent in perfumes and citrus flavors. Under HTS 2915.39.45 for odoriferous acetic derivatives. Used in rose and geranium fragrance accords.
Phenethyl Acetate
Phenethyl acetate offers honey-rose aroma from acetic acid and phenethanol esterification, for flavors/perfumes. HTS 2915.39.45 odoriferous compound.
Terpinyl Acetate
Terpinyl acetate provides lilac-pine odor as acetic ester for fragrances. HTS 2915.39.45 flavoring compound.