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
30.8%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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