Ethyl Phenylacetate from China
Ethyl phenylacetate, the ethyl ester of phenylacetic acid, is a colorless liquid with honey-like aroma widely used in flavor and fragrance industries for floral notes. Classified under HTS 2916.39.77.00 as it matches the specific provision for esters of phenylacetic acid within aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivatives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Label shipments with CAS number (101-97-3) and purity certificate to confirm identity as pure ethyl ester per Chapter 29 scope
• Avoid packaging suggesting retail sale (under 1kg consumer units) to prevent exclusion from Chapter 29
• Document stabilizer additions if present, ensuring they meet Chapter Note (f) criteria for preservation only