Phenethyl Propionate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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