Pentyl Valerate

Pentyl valerate (amyl pentanoate) is an ester of pentanoic acid with pentanol, under HTS 2915.60.50.00 as 'other' C5 acid derivative. Used in artificial fruit essences.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.1%+35.0%37.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇨🇦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇩🇪Germany2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇯🇵Japan2.1%+10.0%12.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 37.1%

If retail packed as fragrance compound

Retail odoriferous preparations move to Chapter 33 exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

High boiling point; provide flash point data for Class 3 if applicable

Ensure ester purity; hydrolysis products reclassify as free acids

Flavor chemical; EU REACH compliance may apply for US imports