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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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