High-Purity Phenylacetic Acid for Fragrance Synthesis from Germany
Ultra-high purity phenylacetic acid specifically for synthesizing benzyl acetate and other fragrance compounds in perfumery. Covered by HTS 2916.34.25.00 under additional U.S. note 3 to section VI due to regulatory controls on precursor chemicals. As a chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid, it precisely matches the heading despite end-use in non-pharma applications.
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
• Include end-use statement for fragrance production to support quota allocation
• Purity >99.5% required; provide GC-MS analysis reports
• Prevent confusion with aroma chemicals classified in chapter 33