Ethyl Benzoate Food Grade Flavor from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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