Ethyl p-Anisate from China
Ethyl p-anisate is the ethyl ester of p-anisic acid, retaining aromatic carboxylic acid ester with oxygen function classification. Per Chapter 29 note 3(A)(B), esters of Chapter 29 acids with ethyl alcohol classified with parent acid heading 2918.99.0500. Fragrance and intermediate chemical.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
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
• GC assay confirming >98% ester content; declare as 'p-anisic acid ethyl ester' on invoice
• IFRA compliance for fragrance use; avoid food flavor declaration without FEMA GRAS status
• Distilled grade preferred; technical grade may contain alcohol/acid balance affecting classification