Allyl Caproate (Pineapple Flavor) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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