Bornyl Phenylacetate from Japan
Bornyl phenylacetate is the ester of phenylacetic acid and borneol, used for woody-herbal fragrance notes. It meets HTS 2916.39.77.00 criteria for phenylacetic acid esters in the Chapter 29 organic compounds.
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
• Confirm no sulfur/halogen derivatives that would shift to other Chapter 29 headings
• Document optical rotation for chiral purity verification