High-Purity Phenylacetic Acid for Fragrance Synthesis from Japan
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 — 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
• 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