Methyl Propionate from Germany

Methyl propionate, the methyl ester of propionic acid, serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and flavor applications. HTS 2915.50.50.00 classification follows chapter note A, assigning esters to the parent acid heading occurring last numerically.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.7%

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

Import Tips

Provide TSCA inventory status and PMN number if new chemical substance

Ship in UN-approved containers due to flammability (flash point ~12°C)

Document end-use to prevent misclassification as Chapter 29 intermediate