Pentyl Valerate from Japan

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 — 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

• 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