Ethyl p-Anisate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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