2915.60.10.00/Ethyl 4-Phenylbutyrate/Japan

Ethyl 4-Phenylbutyrate from Japan

Ethyl ester of 4-phenylbutyric acid, specifically classified with the parent aromatic butanoic acid under HTS 2915.60.10.00 per Chapter 29 note (B) for ethyl esters. Common in flavor and fragrance industry as apple-like aroma compound.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Confirm ethyl ester status for note (B) application; provide FEMA GRAS status for food use declarations; ensure purity >98% to avoid mixture classification