Ethyl Valerate from Germany
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 — 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
• 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