Ethyl Benzoate Food Grade Flavor
Ethyl benzoate offers a fruity, pineapple-like flavor used in beverages and candies. As a benzoic acid ethyl ester with distinct odoriferous properties, it qualifies under HTS 2916.31.20.00 per Chapter 29 notes on esters classified with parent acid-function compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fragrance mixtures >20% fixatives
Perfume compositions exceed Chapter 29 single compound scope.
If undenatured ethyl alcohol content dominant
Chapter 22 covers ethyl alcohol products; Chapter 29 excludes per note 2(b).
If saturated acyclic monocarboxylic esters
Lack of aromatic ring moves to earlier Chapter 29 heading per numerical order rule.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FEMA GRAS status and FDA food contact notifications for flavor use verification
• Ensure labeling specifies 'odoriferous compound' not 'food additive mixture' to avoid 3824 reclassification
• Test for ethyl alcohol ester per note 5(A)(B) - classified with benzoic acid parent compound
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Methyl Benzoate Natural Flavor
Methyl benzoate is an ester of benzoic acid with a sweet, fruity aroma reminiscent of wintergreen and ylang-ylang flowers. Classified under HTS 2916.31.20.00 as an odoriferous compound derived from benzoic acid, it's widely used in perfumery and as a flavoring agent in confectionery and beverages.
Benzyl Benzoate USP Grade
Benzyl benzoate, a benzoic acid ester, has a mild balsamic odor and is used in perfumery and as a pharmaceutical flavor masker. It falls under HTS 2916.31.20.00 due to its odoriferous nature as a benzoic acid derivative in the aromatic monocarboxylic acids heading.
Isopentyl Benzoate Fragrance Compound
Isopentyl benzoate provides apple-like fruity notes in perfumes and flavors. This benzoic acid ester's odoriferous character places it under HTS 2916.31.20.00 as specified for flavoring compounds derived from aromatic monocarboxylic acids.
Propyl Benzoate Flavoring Agent
Propyl benzoate imparts rum and fruity flavors in alcoholic beverages and confectionery. Classified in HTS 2916.31.20.00 as an odoriferous benzoic acid derivative per Chapter 29 ester classification rules.
Benzyl Salicylate Odor Compound
Benzyl salicylate, technically a hydroxybenzoic acid ester, carries floral balsamic odor for perfumes. Despite hydroxy substitution, classified under HTS 2916.31.20.00 as benzoic acid derivative odoriferous compound.
Methyl Anthranilate Grape Flavor
Methyl anthranilate provides characteristic Concord grape flavor in beverages and candies. As an ortho-aminobenzoic acid methyl ester with odoriferous properties, it falls under HTS 2916.31.20.00 benzoic acid derivatives.