Ethyl Valerate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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