Ethyl Propionate from Japan
Ethyl propionate (CH3CH2COOCH2CH3) is the ethyl ester of propionic acid used in fruit flavorings and as a printing ink solvent. Classified per chapter note B with the corresponding propionic acid heading. Colorless liquid with apple-like odor.
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
• FEMA# 2456 required for flavor use; include safety and usage level documentation
• Report VOC content for state environmental compliance programs
• Distinguish from ethyl acetate (2915.31) by providing GC-MS purity certificate