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Ethyl Benzoate

Ethyl benzoate, the ethyl ester of benzoic acid, is classified under 'other' benzoic acid esters HTS 2916.31.50.00. Used as flavoring agent and in organic synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 31.5%

If in flavoring extracts

Flavor preparations containing ethyl benzoate classified in Chapter 21.

2909.41.00Higher: 40.5% vs 31.5%

If classified as perfume acetates

Certain aromatic esters may have specific headings based on function.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If flavor/fragrance mixtures

Prepared odoriferous mixtures move to chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include FEMA GRAS number 2426 for flavoring applications

• Provide refractive index specification (1.503-1.505) for purity verification

• Declare boiling point (212°C) for proper transport classification

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Sodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative classified under HTS 2916.31.50.00 as 'other' benzoic acid salts. It is widely used as a preservative in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals due to its antimicrobial properties.

Methyl Benzoate

Methyl benzoate is the methyl ester of benzoic acid, falling under 'other' benzoic acid esters in HTS 2916.31.50.00. This aromatic compound serves as a fragrance in perfumes and flavoring agent with a strong fruity odor.

Potassium Benzoate

Potassium benzoate, the potassium salt of benzoic acid, qualifies as an 'other' benzoic acid salt under HTS 2916.31.50.00. Commonly used as a food preservative alternative to sodium benzoate in low-sodium formulations.

Benzyl Benzoate

Benzyl benzoate is the benzyl ester of benzoic acid, classified under 'other' benzoic acid esters in HTS 2916.31.50.00. Used in pharmaceuticals as scabicide treatment and in perfumery as solvent.

Calcium Benzoate

Calcium benzoate, the calcium salt of benzoic acid, falls under HTS 2916.31.50.00 as 'other' benzoic salts. Utilized as antimicrobial agent in food products and mold inhibitor in agriculture.

Ammonium Benzoate

Ammonium benzoate, the ammonium salt of benzoic acid, qualifies under HTS 2916.31.50.00 'other' salts. Applied as corrosion inhibitor and in synthetic rubber production.