Cinnamyl Benzoate Flavor Compound from China

Cinnamyl benzoate combines cinnamon-honey flavors for bakery and beverage applications. As benzoic acid ester with odoriferous properties, it falls under HTS 2916.31.20.00 aromatic monocarboxylic derivatives.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

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

Include flavor profile sensory evaluation reports

Distinguish from cinnamic acid esters (different parent acid, 2916.39)

Monitor for natural/synthetic declaration affecting FDA flavor regulations

Cinnamyl Benzoate Flavor Compound from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2916.31.20.00