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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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