2-Phenylethanol Flavoring Compound from Japan
Food-grade 2-phenylethanol used as a honey-rose flavoring agent in beverages, candies, and baked goods. Classified in HTS 2906.29.10.00 as an aromatic odoriferous/flavoring compound per the tariff description.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain FEMA GRAS status documentation and FDA prior notice for food flavoring imports
• Ensure kosher/halal certification if targeting those markets; verify no animal-derived impurities