2915.90.18.90/3-Methylbutyric Acid (Isovaleric Acid)/Japan

3-Methylbutyric Acid (Isovaleric Acid) from Japan

Isovaleric acid (3-methylbutanoic acid) is a saturated acyclic branched C5 monocarboxylic acid with strong cheesy odor, used in flavors and biochemical research. Classified HTS 2915.90.18.90 as other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

4.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Declare odor characteristics and FEMA# 3096 for flavor use

• Ventilated packaging required due to strong volatile odor