Methyl Anthranilate from China
Methyl anthranilate is the methyl ester of o-aminobenzoic acid (anthranilic acid), specifically listed in HTS 2922.49.10.00 for amino-acid esters. It serves as a grape flavoring agent and fragrance in perfumes. Esters classify with the parent acid per Chapter Note 3(A).
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include FEMA GRAS number (2682) for food/flavor use declarations
• Provide ester content assay (>98%) to confirm against free acid
• Ship in food-grade containers if destined for flavor applications