Methyl Anthranilate Grape Flavor from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide FEMA# 2719 GRAS affirmation and flavor usage declaration
• Amino group doesn't override benzoic acid classification per Chapter 29 numerical order
• Avoid 'vitamin intermediate' declarations that could trigger 2936 classification