Phenethyl Phenylacetate

Phenethyl phenylacetate (also called benzyl carbinyl phenylacetate) is a rose-honey scented ester used in high-end perfumes. It is classified under HTS 2916.39.77.00 for esters of phenylacetic acid as defined in the aromatic monocarboxylic acids subheading.

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Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If for technical grade with impurities exceeding Chapter 29 purity standards

Technical or commercial grades with significant impurities may classify as chemical preparations in 3824 rather than defined compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include GC chromatograms showing single peak for the ester to confirm chemical purity under Chapter notes

Declare accurately vs. phenylacetic acid (2916.34) to prevent parent compound confusion

Monitor flash point documentation for hazardous material shipping requirements

Related Products under HTS 2916.39.77.00

Methyl Phenylacetate

Methyl phenylacetate is the methyl ester of phenylacetic acid, a clear colorless liquid with a rose-honey odor used primarily in perfumery and flavorings. It falls under HTS 2916.39.77.00 as an ester of phenylacetic acid, which is specifically listed among aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivatives in Chapter 29 for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Ethyl Phenylacetate

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.

Benzyl Phenylacetate

Benzyl phenylacetate is the benzyl ester derivative of phenylacetic acid, valued in perfumery for its heavy floral-jasmine scent profile. It qualifies for HTS 2916.39.77.00 as a chemically defined ester of phenylacetic acid under the aromatic monocarboxylic acids provision.

Isobutyl Phenylacetate

Isobutyl phenylacetate, an ester of phenylacetic acid with isobutanol, provides fruity-green notes in fragrance compositions. HTS 2916.39.77.00 covers this as a specific ester of the aromatic acid phenylacetic acid per Chapter 29 definitions.

Neryl Phenylacetate

Neryl phenylacetate is the ester formed between phenylacetic acid and nerol, used in citrus-floral fragrance formulations. Falls under HTS 2916.39.77.00 as a chemically defined phenylacetic acid ester within Chapter 29's organic compounds scope.

Geranyl Phenylacetate

Geranyl phenylacetate, ester of phenylacetic acid and geraniol, imparts rose- fruity aroma in perfumery. Classified in HTS 2916.39.77.00 specifically for phenylacetic acid esters among aromatic derivatives.