Menthol Benzoate Flavor Ester from Germany
Menthol benzoate combines cooling menthol with aromatic benzoic acid for minty flavors in chewing gum and toothpaste. HTS 2916.39.21.00 covers this odoriferous ester derivative. Provides persistent cooling-fruity profile.
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
• Ester confirmation via NMR spectroscopy from benzoic acid
• Crystal form specification affects duty treatment
• Cosmetic vs food grade documentation critical for classification