Pentyl Valerate from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.6%

Rate breakdown

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)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• 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