Isopentyl Butyrate from Canada
Isopentyl butyrate (isoamyl butyrate) is the ester of isopentyl alcohol and butanoic acid, HTS 2915.60.50.00 'other'. Key banana flavorant in food industry.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• FEMA 2087 GRAS; include flavor use declaration
• Volatile Class 3 UN 1105; headspace analysis for customs
• Distinguish from acetate esters (2915.39) by GC