Methyl Anthranilate Grape Flavor from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.5%
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
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