Isopentyl Butyrate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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