Amyl Acetate (Pentyl Acetate) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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