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

16.5%

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

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