Amyl Acetate (Pentyl Acetate) from Japan
Amyl acetate, mixed pentyl esters of acetic acid, imparts banana-like odor for flavorings and solvents. Falls under HTS 2915.39.90.00 as 'other' esters, covering commercial iso/normal blends as chemically defined per chapter note (a). Distilled grades ensure purity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify isomer composition (2-methylbutyl vs n-pentyl); fragrance-grade requires GC-MS cert; avoid food/chemical dual declarations