Allyl Caproate (Pineapple Flavor) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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