2915.39.20.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 2915.39.20.00, encompasses esters of acetic acid that are aromatic and possess odoriferous or flavoring properties, excluding those specifically classified under sibling categories. These compounds are characterized by their distinct scents and tastes, making them valuable ingredients in perfumery, cosmetics, and the food and beverage industry. The classification is for those aromatic acetic acid esters that serve primarily as odoriferous or flavoring agents and are not specifically enumerated elsewhere.

The key differentiator for this category lies in its "Other" designation within the broader scope of aromatic, odoriferous, or flavoring esters of acetic acid. Its sibling, 2915.39.10.00, specifically covers Benzyl acetate, a well-known aromatic ester with a jasmine-like scent. Therefore, this classification is reserved for all other aromatic esters of acetic acid that function as odoriferous or flavoring compounds, such as ethyl benzoate (with a wintergreen aroma) or isoamyl acetate (often used to impart banana flavor), provided they do not fall under more specific enumerations.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level requires careful consideration of the chemical structure and intended use of the product, ensuring it meets the criteria of being an aromatic ester of acetic acid used for its scent or flavor. The absence of subdivisions means that once a product is identified as fitting the description of an aromatic, odoriferous or flavoring ester of acetic acid and is not Benzyl acetate, it will be classified under this "Other" provision.