Food Grade Thymol Powder FCC from Japan
Thymol powder compliant with Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standards for use as a natural preservative and flavoring in chewing gum and baked goods. Falls under HTS 2907.19.40.00 as the pure monophenol compound, distinct from finished 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
• Include FCC certificate and GRAS affirmation letter; FDA prior notice required for food additive imports via ACE system
• Label with 'Not for direct consumption' to prevent misclassification as food preparation under Chapter 21
• Verify supplier's FEMA GRAS status (FEMA# 3335); impurities >1% may shift to 3824.90 mixtures