Methyl 4-Phenylbutyrate from Germany
Methyl 4-phenylbutyrate is the methyl ester of 4-phenylbutanoic acid, an aromatic butanoic acid ester. Falls under HTS 2915.60.10.00 per Chapter 29 note classifying esters with the parent acid-function compound occurring last in numerical order. Used as fragrance intermediate and flavoring agent.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare ester type and parent acid structure in entry docs; provide REACH/SDS confirming non-specific use solvent status per Chapter 29 note (e); watch for flavoring preparations reclassification