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Food Grade Menthol Crystals from Japan

FCC grade menthol crystals approved for direct food contact and flavoring applications. Pure cyclic alcohol classified under 2906.11.00.00, not excluded food products.

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

• FDA prior notice required for food contact substances

• Provide FEMA GRAS number and usage levels documentation

• Kosher/Halal certification increasingly required for food applications