Ethyl p-Anisate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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