Isoamyl Acetate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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