Allyl Caproate (Pineapple Flavor) from China
Allyl hexanoate (caproate) creates ripe pineapple flavor as aromatic carboxylic ester derivative. Classified HTS 2916.39.21.00 for food industry use in juices and candies. Delivers tropical fruity ester aroma.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ester formation documentation from aromatic acid confirming chapter note 5(A)
• Avoid carrier solvents exceeding transport safety limits per note (e)
• FDA survey data on usage levels required for flavor approval