Isopentyl Benzoate Fragrance Compound from China
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.
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
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >95% purity as single odoriferous compound
• Avoid 'perfume oil' labeling - specify technical grade to maintain Chapter 29 status
• Document stabilizer use per Chapter 29 note (f) if present for transport stability