Cinnamic Acid Propyl Ester from China
Propyl cinnamate is an ester derived from aromatic propionic acid structures, used in cosmetics and as a fixative in perfumes. It fits HTS 2915.50.20.00 as an aromatic ester of propionic acid equivalents, following Chapter 29's last-in-order rule for overlapping compounds. The aromatic ring defines its subheading placement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include COA verifying >95% purity; aromatic content must be principal characteristic
• Document end-use as general chemical, not formulated product to stay in Chapter 29