Phenethyl Propionate from China
Phenethyl propionate, an ester with phenyl-ethyl and propionate groups, serves in floral fragrance compositions. Classified in HTS 2915.50.20.00 as aromatic under propionic esters due to the defining acid chain and aromatic substitution. Adheres to Chapter 29 isomer and derivative rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• Use molecular formula C11H14O2 and structure in rulings requests
• Verify no halogenation/sulfonation that might invoke other subheadings
• Bulk import only; retail kits risk 3302 reclass