Amyl Salicylate from China
Amyl salicylate mixture of pentyl salicylate isomers with herbal-fruity odor used in cologne and fruit flavors. Classified HTS 2918.23.2000 as odoriferous salicylic ester isomers per Chapter 29 note (b). Essential in fougère and apple flavor compositions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Document as isomer mixture per Chapter 29 note (b) for proper classification
• Provide refractive index matching flavor industry specifications
• Ensure bulk industrial packaging avoids retail classification