Isopentyl Butyrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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