Phenethyl Acetate from Japan
Phenethyl acetate (rose acetate) used in perfumery and flavors. Classifies HTS 2915.39.90.00 as acetic acid ester despite phenylethyl alcohol base. Chapter prioritizes acid function.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Purity >98% HPLC; phenylacetaldehyde impurity limits; cosmetic grade certs