Isoamyl Phenylacetate from Germany
Isoamyl phenylacetate provides a fruity-banana honey aroma, commonly used in flavorings for candies and beverages. This chemically defined ester derivative of phenylacetic acid is properly classified under HTS 2916.34.15.00 for its odoriferous and flavoring properties as per Chapter 29 scope.
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 FDA flavor affirmation documentation to avoid food additive petition requirements at entry
• Declare exact isomer composition as mixtures of isomers follow parent compound classification per Chapter notes
• Use child-resistant packaging if concentration exceeds 10% for consumer flavor applications