Ethyl Valerate

Ethyl valerate is the ethyl ester of pentanoic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative under HTS 2915.60.50.00 'other'. Used primarily in food flavorings to impart apple-like aromas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.1%+35.0%37.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇨🇦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇩🇪Germany2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇯🇵Japan2.1%+10.0%12.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 37.1%

If prepared with solvents for perfumery retail sale

Retail perfumery preparations containing odoriferous substances excluded from Chapter 29.

2915.90.50.10Lower: 28.8% vs 37.1%

If ester of unsaturated C5 acid like 2-pentenoic acid

Esters classified by parent acid; unsaturated acids in later 2915.90 heading per numerical order rule.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA prior notice required for food flavor use; include FEMA GRAS status documentation

Esters classified with parent acid per Chapter Note esters rule (B); ensure no functional group changes