Phenethyl Phenylacetate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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