Isoamyl Salicylate from Japan
Isoamyl salicylate is a salicylate ester with a strong fruity-floral odor used in perfumes and fruit flavorings. Classified under HTS 2918.23.2000 as an odoriferous/flavoring compound of salicylic acid esters per Chapter 29 notes. Key ingredient in apricot, plum, and peach fragrance compositions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis showing characteristic flavor profile to confirm odoriferous classification
• Avoid retail-ready packaging that could trigger Chapter 33 classification as mixtures
• Document end-use as flavor/fragrance intermediate, not cosmetic finished product