Methyl Isovalerate from China

Methyl isovalerate (methyl 3-methylbutanoate) is an ester of isovaleric acid, classified as 'other' under HTS 2915.60.50.00 for pentanoic acid derivatives. It provides fruity flavors in beverages and confectionery.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Label with exact CAS 660-22-0 and concentration; customs requires verification against declared HTS

Flammable liquid UN 1993; ensure proper Class 3 documentation and avoid bulk packaging issues

Test for stabilizer content; anticaking agents per Note (f) allowed, but others may reclassify